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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 85243, member: 37"]This is an antique so-called "Lincoln Rocker". The originals date to the Civil War era but became very popular and were produced for decades. The lack of details on yours makes me think late 19th century. Looks to be birch or some other nondescript wood stained red to mimic mahogany. This was a common practice at the end of the late 19th century and beyond, so is another clue to age. Of course, the upholstery is a much later addition from the 70s or later.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 85243, member: 37"]This is an antique so-called "Lincoln Rocker". The originals date to the Civil War era but became very popular and were produced for decades. The lack of details on yours makes me think late 19th century. Looks to be birch or some other nondescript wood stained red to mimic mahogany. This was a common practice at the end of the late 19th century and beyond, so is another clue to age. Of course, the upholstery is a much later addition from the 70s or later.[/QUOTE]
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