Low post bed headboard and footboard

Date1790-1810

MediumPrimary material is walnut. Secondary material is white pine (headboard).

DimensionsOH: 30 3/4"; OW: 53 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1939-338,A&B

DescriptionLow post bed with headposts "square" in section, chamfered corners at top and bottom; footposts "square" in section, chamfered at bottom and slight chamfer at top corners; bowed head and footboards, the headboard slightly higher; head and foot rails "square" in section with evenly spaced rope holes; head and foot boards stained a reddish color; remnants of green paint on legs.
MarkingsNone found