Trundle bedstead

Date1700-1750

MediumPrimary wood: maple, secondary wood: pine headboard.

DimensionsOH: 19 1/2", OW: 42 3/8", OL: 55"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1966-224

DescriptionTrundle bedstead: Four "square" legs, all four edges of which are chamfered at top and bottom; each leg houses a wooden wheel in a slot at the base; bowed headboard; four rails, rectangular in section with evenly spaced rope holes; each rail contains an incised line on the top, outside edge, and is chamfered on the bottom, inside edge; pair of vertical slats situated above side rails, each tapers from head to foot and is curved on upper corner at foot; covered all over with dark red paint, below which can be seen a lighter red paint or stain.Mark(s)None found.