Object ID	2006.0014.001
Accession#	2006.0014
Object Name	Folding Civil War Camp Chair
Description	Folding chair, Victorian, Civil War period. May have been used in the Civil War by ranking officers based on hardware and the presence of leather arch straps. All original frame, upholstery, hardware, and folding mechanism. American Black Walnut frame. Cut Mohair wool upholstery.
Search Terms	G.A.R. Hall Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Union Army Chairs
Collection	Robert L. Hunker G.A.R. Collection
People	Johnson, Gloria
Subjects	War Civil wars Camps Chairs
Catalog date	09/13/2006
Catalog type	History
Collector	Gloria Johnson
Dimension notes	25" W x 3" D x 35" H closed
Dimensions	H-35 W-25 D-20 inches
Home Location	G.A.R. Hall Museum
Notes	Mrs. Johnson purchased chair at Estate Sale, Seven Hills, supposedly used by a family member. In the Civil War, chair also supposedly Captain's chair because of the leather arch straps. Mrs. Johnson was not given names, dates, etc.
Provenance	Mrs. Johnson purchased chair at Estate Sale, Seven Hills, supposedly used by a family member. In the Civil War, chair also supposedly Captain's chair because of the leather arch straps. Mrs. Johnson was not given names, dates, etc.
Recfrom	Gloria Johnson
Site	G.A.R. Hall Museum
Site #	31