Trundle bedstead
Date1700-1750
OriginAmerica, New England
MediumPrimary wood: maple, secondary wood: pine headboard.
DimensionsOH: 19 1/2", OW: 42 3/8", OL: 55"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1966-224
DescriptionTrundle bedstead: Four "square" legs, all four edges of which are chamfered at top and bottom; each leg houses a wooden wheel in a slot at the base; bowed headboard; four rails, rectangular in section with evenly spaced rope holes; each rail contains an incised line on the top, outside edge, and is chamfered on the bottom, inside edge; pair of vertical slats situated above side rails, each tapers from head to foot and is curved on upper corner at foot; covered all over with dark red paint, below which can be seen a lighter red paint or stain.MarkingsNone found.
1770-1830
1770-1815
1800-1815
1750-1775
1790-1820
1790-1810
1770-1800
Ca. 1770
1819-1821
1705-1715
1710-1740
1810-1830