1790-1830
GUSN-307623
Sheraton-style bed with arched canopy, turned front legs, turned and reeded back legs, stamped oval brass escutcheons and scrolled headboard. Originally with rope mattress support. Canopy hinged.
tester beds
wood (plant material)
brass (alloy)
Bed
Bed, Canopy
Bed, Canopy
Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
United States
85 1/2 x 42 x 78 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Frances Sortwell
1958.411
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