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Bed

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-63296

Description

4 posts with acorn finials; turned rings & collars, reeded; headbrd.

Details

Descriptive Terms

beds (furniture)
sleeping and reclining furniture
brass (alloy)
tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)
Empire (style)
Empire
Tulip Poplar
Brass
BED

Associated Building

Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

P974

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

91.75 x 58.125 x 80.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1987.860

Places

New York state (United States)

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