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C.1966.786
Low post bedstead
C.1966.786

Low post bedstead

Date1790-1830
OriginAmerica, West Virginia (probably)
MediumOak, yellow pine, walnut
DimensionsOH: 30 1/4"; OW: 50"; OL: 70"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1966-464
DescriptionLow post bedstead. All four posts rectangular in section, tapered below rail, chamfered on corners at top and bottom; slightly arched short head and footboards; all four rails rectangular in section with evenly spaced rope holes; foot and head rails tenoned and pinned to posts; side rails tenoned.

Woods: oak posts and head and foot rails; yellow pine head and foot boards; walnut side rails.
ProvenanceFound in Baker, West Virginia.