Cornice to Bed
Date1760-1780
MediumWhite pine and paint
mahogany foot post, maple head post and rails, tulip headboard, and white pine cornice
DimensionsOH: 4 1/4"; OW: 59 1/4"; OL: 78 5/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1970-147,11
DescriptionCornice to tall post bed.Scalloped and painted cornice; appears to retains its original lead white paint and red lower border; the border was repainted white with a green border in the 20th century but later partially removed.
1770-1820
1770-1800
1790-1810
1740-1790
