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Bedstead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tall, thin metal object with a fluted shaft and ornate base. The shaft is long and narrow with vertical grooves running along its length. A small decorative band encircles the shaft near the top. The base features a wide, ornate foot with protruding decorative elements on either side and a decorative section above the foot. The object tapers to a point at the top. The title is "Bedstead" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–90
Medium:
Mahogany, maple, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
134 × 623 px
Museum record:
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