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Armchair Made from Longhorn Steer Horns, 1904-1910

Vine, John and Vine, Mrs. John1904/1910

The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI, United States

Mr. and Mrs. John Vine saw a display of commercial horn furniture at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. When they returned home to Fayette, Ohio, the inspired couple ordered a large number of steer horns from a packing house in Texas and constructed their own furniture in the trendy style. This armchair was part of the Vines' homemade set.

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