1850's Rocker Set

This pair of rockers have been on Mount Monadnock for well over 140 years.

The frame had a broken stringer which I sent out for repair.

Below shows the pieces returned and the frames inspected & ready for upholstery restoration.

I sure try to keep modern materials away from these classics.

 I start with traditional burlap webbing. Set just right.

 And then a coat of heavy burlap.

 The owner chose an in stock soft green upholstery fabric from my fabric library.

All the original horse hair saved & reset.

 Then a coat of fresh natural cotton.

 And then a liner set on top of the stuffings.

 And another coat on top of the liner. & the base seats are ready for final fabric.

And fresh stuffings for the inside back.

 And the best dust cover material money can buy.

 With a matching gimp ordered to set clean.

 These old timers are in great shape for their age.

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