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On Display: House - Hampton Room
Bed
1755-1775
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Charleston; South Carolina; Charleston; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Cypress
- Maple
Museum Object Number
1955.0799
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0799
Object Name
Bed
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Charleston; South Carolina; Charleston; South; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as New York, 1760-1775. Charleston origin verified by Brad Rauschenberg of MESDA, 6/86.
Date
1755-1775
Materials
- Mahogany
- Cypress
- Maple
Dimensions (inches)
88.75 (H) x 55.25 (W) x 78.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
225.425 (H) x 140.335 (W) x 198.755 (L)
Measurement Notes
OH includes tester; OW and OL at feet. H (posts) 87.75 in.; H (top of rail) 14.75 in. (37.3 cm); W (tester) 52.5 in. (133.2 cm); W (top of posts) 51.5 in. (130.9 cm); W (frame) 53.625 in. (136.1 cm); L (tester) 77 in.; L (top of posts) 74 in.; L (frame) 77.25 in.