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Old 05-08-2009, 12:32 AM   #1
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May 8, 2009: Grizzly Chair

Unlike the Resolute Desk, some gifts to the Presidents of the United States thankfully stay in storage... or something.

For instance the Grizzly Chair given to President Andrew Johnson by Seth Kinman. That's Seth sitting in the chair, on the right.



But wait, the chair on the right has a big old Grizzly head sticking out?
Yeah, it seems Seth had the bear head hooked to a cord so the President could have the head pop out between his legs. Bet that impressed the ladies.

Mr Kinman also made a fiddle from the skull of his favorite mule, and played two songs on it for Abe Lincoln when he was at the White House presenting Lincoln with an Elkhorn (antler) chair. Abe said since he didn't play the fiddle Seth should keep it. That, my friends, is a diplomat.

I have a feeling Seth Kinman has a lot of descendants in Humboldt County, CA... which is more than I can say for the six legged Grizzlies.

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Old 05-08-2009, 12:48 AM   #2
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There's a bear in there
And a chair as well...

[Aussie reference!]

Amazing pictures and stories, thanks Bruce.
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:01 AM   #3
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This may be the reason why gift giving in DC is so monitored these days . . .

I forgot there was a President Johnson. Had to look him up. I associate Jackson with grizzlies for some reason.
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:13 AM   #4
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Lincoln's successor, they tried to impeach him for continuing Lincoln's policies.
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:23 AM   #5
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You know, ole Seth had to shoot seven bears until he had all the perfect components for that furniture. Folks would see him out hunting, and hear him muttering:
I must have the right two bear arms!


Ahhh, I crack me up.
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Old 05-08-2009, 03:00 AM   #6
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2 good posts so close together Zengum nice work.

Have a good weekend everyone.
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Old 05-08-2009, 03:01 AM   #7
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I bet if it was on display it would be BEARly noticeable.
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Old 05-08-2009, 05:06 AM   #8
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I wouldn't be in the slightest bit concerned at seeing a leather chair. I wonder why this bothers me so much more?

But it does. Bleurgh.
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Old 05-08-2009, 06:31 AM   #9
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Yeah...a leather chair might nt faze you....but a Frisian chair might, no?
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Old 05-08-2009, 07:21 AM   #10
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Old 05-08-2009, 07:40 AM   #11
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Yeah...a leather chair might nt faze you....but a Frisian chair might, no?
I dunno. I worked in the Gaucho Grill (just off Piccadilly) and the seats were all pony-skin. Didn't bother me.

I think there's just something about fur.
Oh, and it looks like it smells
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I dunno. I worked in the Gaucho Grill (just off Piccadilly) and the seats were all pony-skin. Didn't bother me.

I think there's just something about fur.
Oh, and it looks like it smells
So does Seth.
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Old 05-08-2009, 09:07 AM   #15
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"But wait, the chair on the right has a big old Grizzly head sticking out?"

I'm sure he stood back and looked at it and mused "Hmmm, four feet and two arms, looks good but it needs something...."
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