Boston rocker

Boston rocker

noun
an American wooden rocking chair having a solid, curved seat, often painted or grained, a spindle back, narrow rockers, and usually gilt designs stenciled on the crest rail.

Origin:
1855–60

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boston rocker

noun
a rocking chair that has a high spindle back and a decorative top panel 
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