PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.10
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Furnishings
2. Classification: Bedding
3. Object Term: Bed Frame
Description: Flat tester frame atop four simply turned posts centering a simple triangular headboard; side, foot and head rails with molded upper and lower outer edges and incised inner upper edge; right side rail with two vertical rectangular openings about two inches from both head and foot ends, left side rail with similar opening only at headboard end; on all four rails, shaped pegs to hold rope mattress support; the frame held together by large iron bed bolts covered by modern brass plates; simple shaped lower posts. Modern red paint, mattress, rope and hangings.
Marked (yes or no): no
If yes, transcribe directly: -
Date of Manufacture: circa 1780
Company or Place of Manufacture: Pennsylvania, possibly Philadelphia
Materials: poplar, paint, brass, rope
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 68"
2. width: 52 3/4"
3. depth: 76"
