This rocking chair came to us from Mrs. George Barley who lived at 64 Eddy Street in W. Newton, Massachusetts.  During the depression Mr. & Mrs. Barley rented out the top floor of their home to a family named Peabody.  During financial stress, Mr. Frank Peabody paid his rent with this rocking chair in lieu of cash.  The rocker is mahogany; the seat is made from one slab of wood.  There is a pewter (or maybe silver) plate on the back of the rocker which reads “Frank from Herbert - June 28th, 1887.