Rectangular form; four posts surmounted by cornice painted green; gilt decoration of grapes and wheat motif with bow and arrow; footposts: reeded columns descend from cornice; leaf carved inverted cups surmounting vase shaped reeded section; short fluted drum section below; square foot posts with inlay of birch around brass bolt caps; reeded lower section surmounting ball feet; headposts: uncarved tapering columns; simple headboard.
beds (furniture)
sleeping and reclining furniture
mahogany (wood)
satinwood (wood)
birch (wood)
pine (wood)
Bed
Bed
Attributed to Seymour, John (Cabinetmaker)
Attributed to Seymour, Thomas, 1771-1848 (Cabinetmaker)
Boston, MA
97 1/2 x 62 (HxW) (inches)
Estate of Anna Wigglesworth Chase
1969.568
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Bolster cover Accession Number 1969.570A
Title Pillowcase Accession Number 1969.570B
Title Bed Hangins Set Accession Number B2847
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