Record #:

5995

Author(s):

Goebel, Ann

Abstract:

John Murray handcrafted the first Murraytown Chair, a classic colonial ladderback, over 200 years ago in Nash County. Goebel traces the chair's history from handmade creations to small-scale, assembly-line productions. The business ended in 1950, a victim of mega-production competition from large companies.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 71 Issue 5, Oct 2003, p27-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chair-making--Nash County; Chairs; Murray, John