Bedstead, single

Date1920-1949

Maker Wheeler OKell Co.

Mediummaple

DimensionsOH: 45 1/2"; OW: 42"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1996.BH.718

DescriptionSingle bed with spool turnings. Headboard and footboard both have arched corners and five vertical turned elements between top of rails and rectangular lower rail; turned feet.
Label TextThis single bedstead was one of three used by the servants at Bassett Hall, the Rockefeller family home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Each of the three servants' bedrooms was furnished with a "Maple Bedroom Suites comprising: Single Bed...Night Table, Tall Chest of Drawer, Dressing Table [& Bench], Occasional Table" made by Wheeler Okell Co.of Nashville, Tennessee.
MarkingsRound brand stamped on lower rail: "WHEELER-OKELL CO/ NASHVILLE, TENESSEE..
2 Yellow pine slats stenciled with "BELL BROS. FURN CO/ WILLIAMSBURG, VA."
1 yellow pine slat with remant of printed paper label "Nashville" and chalk "116"