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JAKE'S CHAIR
The concept
Long ago, when deep porches surrounded the front of a house,
we kids would gather on Judge Robertson's front porch to
discuss the state of the neighborhood and to plan our day's
mischief. Jake never minded the extra kids, since he had
five of his own to add to our group. While Spirea bushes
helped to cool and conceal the porch on hot summer
days, Jake's big, comfortable, porch chairs were the
main attraction.
Wars were fought on those hot Missouri afternoons over who
would get the chairs, and who would be left to sit on the
front steps or porch railing. All the Judge's chairs were
of the same design, and were made for a big man. Jake had the
chairs built to his own specifications. While reminiscent of
Adirondack chairs, Jake's Chair was different. The back
curved gently and the seat was contoured. The chair was as
big as Jake, and just as solid, but retained the gentle lines
of good furniture design.
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