Bed
ca. 1860 (made)
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| Place of origin |
(original 1943 catalogue record) Model bedstead, mahognay. It is of the half tester style, the canopy having a moulded cornice and frieze with acorn-shaped pendants at the front corners. The foot board is panelled and mouldedrising in the centre with a eliptical curve; it has acorn-shaped finials and turned feet. There are twelve lathes for (the support of) the bedding, the sides of the frame being notched to receive them. The bedding consists of a mattress, pillow and pillow-case, two blankets and a lace bedspread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved mahogany |
| Brief description | Model or doll sized mahogany half-tester bed with acorn-shaped pendants and finials, with bedding; made in England, ca. 1860 |
| Physical description | (original 1943 catalogue record) Model bedstead, mahognay. It is of the half tester style, the canopy having a moulded cornice and frieze with acorn-shaped pendants at the front corners. The foot board is panelled and mouldedrising in the centre with a eliptical curve; it has acorn-shaped finials and turned feet. There are twelve lathes for (the support of) the bedding, the sides of the frame being notched to receive them. The bedding consists of a mattress, pillow and pillow-case, two blankets and a lace bedspread. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M W Buckle |
| Object history | Given by Mrs M W Buckle (RF 43/1191) |
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| Accession number | W.10-1943 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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