Author Topic: Wooden Slat Back Chair (Read 1452 times)

Ridge Runner · « **on:** October 31, 2014, 07:41:00 PM »

Might anyone have any info on camp chairs, if there was such a thing, used in the 1770's? I recently purchased the one sold by Panther Primitives, but I'm being told that it is not even close to historically accurate. Any thoughts while I can still return it?

mario · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2014, 09:20:50 PM »

"Camp chairs" for folks in the 1770s would have been large rocks, logs and the ground (maybe with a couple hides under you.

The slat chairs many folks use today are a 1970s re-enactorism.

There were chairs, but mainly for military officers. I'll see what I can dig up for you.

My other thought, well advice, is research before you buy. Saves a lot of money in the end. :bl th up

Mario

mario · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2014, 09:27:17 PM »

Volume 1 of "The Packet" by Mark Tully has info on camp furniture starting on page 36. It also has a diagram of what is believed to be one of Gen. Washington's camp stools for a DIY project.

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Mario

Ridge Runner · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2014, 09:43:02 PM »

Thanks very very much Mario. I will purchase this book/books. Dave

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