Child’s High Chair
1939
In 1939, artists were often hired to document vanishing American folk art, and Dorothy Johnson’s rendering of this 'Child’s High Chair' is a perfect example. The towering, ladder-like structure looks more like a frontier relic than nursery furniture, built from rough-hewn wood for maximum durability. The real surprise, however, is the seat—covered in a reddish-brown animal pelt instead of a soft cushion! It’s a fascinating glimpse into a rugged past where even a child's chair combined primitive utility with a touch of wild comfort.