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D2014-CMD. Cornice 1970-147,11
Cornice to Bed
D2014-CMD. Cornice 1970-147,11

Cornice to Bed

Date1760-1780
OriginAmerica, New England (probably)
MediumWhite pine and paint mahogany foot post, maple head post and rails, tulip headboard, and white pine cornice
DimensionsOH: 4 1/4"; OW: 59 1/4"; OL: 78 5/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1970-147,11
DescriptionCornice to tall post bed.
Scalloped and painted cornice; appears to retains its original lead white paint and red lower border; the border was repainted white with a green border in the 20th century but later partially removed.