Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2256Location: BostonDate / Time: November 21, 2004 11:00AM
Description:
(Kennedy Rocker), American ash and rattan Carolina "Kennedy Rocker," with turned uprights and tall back, plank-form arms, turned legs and stretchers on rocking rails. Together with an ash slatted gout stool. Note: This rocker and the next lot are two of the original "Carolina Porch Rockers" that inspired John F. Kennedy to have a special custom model made to relieve his back problems.
Estimate $1,800-2,200