southern-bedstead-circa-1800
Lot 35
Southern Bedstead, circa 1800
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
White oak and yellow pine, low post form, the frame with holes for 26 rope strands which would have crisscrossed to create a mattress platform. The four tapering legs are mortise and tenon to the frame.

34.5 x 77 x 53 in.

Property deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund

Lacking rope platform.

$100 - 300