From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleHand-carved Hallway Chair
About this objectA rare and well-preserved high-back decorative carved hallway chair, handmade by an unknown Great War soldier from Goulburn. At the crown are the numerals 1919; the seat and seatback are carved with grape vines and leaves. During and after the Great War, woodworking, particularly making furniture, was used as a form of occupational therapy to help AIF soldiers recover from injuries, both physical and mental, and prepare them for civilian life. Woodworking offered a way to regain skills, build confidence, and provide a sense of purpose after the trauma of war.
MakerUnknown
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Madec. 1919
PeriodEarly-20th-Century
Place MadeGoulburn, Australia
Medium and MaterialsWood
TechniqueCarving
Measurements1080mm height x 500mm width
Subject and Association KeywordsThe Great War
Subject and Association KeywordsPost war life
Object TypeChair Design
Object number2025.950
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
