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C.1967.895
High post bed
C.1967.895

High post bed

Date1760-1790
OriginAmerica, Rhode Island, Newport (probably)
MediumMahogany throughout
DimensionsOH: 93 1/2"; OL: 78"; OW: 60"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1957-34
DescriptionHigh post bed; Footposts have square, molded feet; legs "square" in section to rails; bulbous spiral twist section above rails flowing into tapering reeded posts surmounted by square block with egg and dart motif below; headposts have square, molded feet below "square" sectioned tapering posts; headboard rectangular in section with cut-out upper corners; all four rails rectangular in section with molded uppper outsde edge; top inside edge of rail rabbetted to hold evenly spaced rope pegs.
MarkingsRoman numerals on bed rails and posts.
ProvenanceExhibited at Nicols-Wanton-Hunter House in Newport in 1956. Israel Sack, Inc., New York.