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Canopy Bed

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-55943

Description

Footposts have squares, molded legs which move to tapered, fluted columns with plain square capitals. Plain, tapered rectangular front posts. New side nails; new tester; new rails between posts; new tops to foot posts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canopy beds
mahogany (wood)
metal
wood (plant material)
Chippendale
Bed
Bed

Associated Person

Frye, Miss Mary

Additional Identification Number

1938.4361

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

90 1/2 x 53 3/4 x 79 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1938.436A-L

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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