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![A green painted high back Windsor writing arm chair with a wooden paddle surface attached to the left arm of the chair as a writing surface; possibly by Ebenezer Tracy, Sr., Lisbon Township, New London County, Connecticut.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-05/35789.jpeg.webp?itok=bh2hkOij)
Object Story: High-back Windsor Armchair with Writing Arm
A popular and well-known style of chair in early American life.
![A large wooden armchair with original red stain, turned decoration on the chair back and arms, and a straw-colored, fibrous woven seat.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-05/36016.jpeg.webp?itok=llSCsQIU)
Object Story: Carver Chair
A carved chair made in 1690 named after John Carver, a Mayflower passenger and early governor of Plymouth Colony.
Climbing the Ladder of Success through Education
In America, there is a strong belief in the value of education as way to help individuals advance in society.
A Seat at the Table
In the earliest days of the American colonies, it was common for a household to own only one chair, and use of the chair was reserved for the man of the house while women and c
References and Resources
Americans Create a Social Hierarchy
![Icon with a light bulb, star, and shapes above a pencil.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-06/noun_creative_2713097.png.webp?itok=ToUd_4vR)
Activity: Step Inside the Painting
Explore different points of view by imagining yourself inside a painting.
![Watercolor of a couple in profile sitting at a table, with the man on the left reading a newspaper and woman on the right holding a child; inscription at bottom with names and ages.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-05/34886.jpeg.webp?itok=I8haiUlG)
Object Story: Family Portrait of Charles and Comfort Caverly and Their Son Isaac
Portrait of the Caverly Family from 1836.
![Embroidery of brick house with woman reading in window, figures, horses and carriage, sheep, dog, and ox against dark background with foliage and birds; name and age of maker above.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-05/37892.jpeg.webp?itok=9yxHGa-P)
Object Story: Eunice Hooper's Sampler
A needlework sampler from 1790 by Eunice Hooper, age 9.
![Icon with a light bulb, star, and shapes above a pencil.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_thumbnail/public/2021-06/noun_creative_2713097.png.webp?itok=ToUd_4vR)
Activity: Value of Achievement
Consider how different life achievements connect to cultural values.