Rocking Chair
c 1840
Made in America
Low rocker with pierced splat back, small flowers at top of rail, seat upholstered in dusty rose plush.

Mrs. Lincoln may have used this rocker in her bedroom for the ideal place to rest after a busy day. 

Wood, velvet. H 77, W 47, D 77 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 56

Footstool
c 1855
Made in America

Besides being a place for a lady to perch her feet off the floor, a footstool also provided a place to show off her skill with the needle like this needlepoint topped footstool. 

Walnut, burlap, yarn, metal. H 16.5, W 32, D 22 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 96