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Bedstead

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black bed frame with headboard on casters; gold upholstery tacks; white and yellow cord on stretcher; legs tapered with round feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–60
Medium
Maple, pine
Culture
American, Shaker
Dimensions
599 × 417 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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