Furniture

Furniture

Slat back chair with needlepoint seat

Slat back chair with needlepoint seat (probably not original)
Chair was presented to WHS by Arthur Stocker of Charlottesville, Virginia. Arthur Stocker is a direct descendent of Colonel Joseph Williams, and one of the prominent men of Warwick in 1760. Chair once stood in the box pew of the Church of Warwick and was occupied by Samuel, the 5th son of the Colonel. The chair back is carved with the initials S.W.
Late 18th century

Year (or year range)
1790's
Approximate era
before 1800
Donated by
Arthur Stocker, direct descendent of Colonel Joseph Williams
Donation date
1994-06-08

Cradle

Cradle made by Ezekiel Ellis about 1830 for his children. Mr. Ellis' house was later owned by Joseph Williams, Charles William, and Ludwig Nordstedt

Year (or year range)
1830
Approximate era
1801-1850
Donated by
Henry Nordstedt
Donation date
1978