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Folding bed

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-25968

Description

Rectangular folding camp bed w/ metal fitting. Crossed rectangular legs have single beaded molding on edges, pieced canvas cover w/ scalloped border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

folding beds
sleeping and reclining furniture
canvas
metal
wood (plant material)
Coated Canvas
Unidentified Metal
BED, FOLDING

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.281

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