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MINIATURE BED

Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)

On view in: First Floor Library


About this object

The canopy and the bed itself is upholstered in dusty pink satin. Frame of light wood, side posts topped by pineapples, end in channelled tapering legs which do not touch the floor because whole is supported on a metal frame on casters. Entire bed can be lifted by metal handles on posts.

Object name:
MINIATURE BED
Made from:
Satin -- walnut
Made in:
FRANCE
Date made:
ca. 1880-ca. 1920
Size:
97.8 x 70.5 x 38.1 cm (38 1/2 x 27 3/4 x 15 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
31.104
Class:
FURNITURE
Signature marks:
MARK; INSCRIPTION
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973