SAPFM Museum Furniture Collection

Bedstead

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

Bedstead, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”), 1830–60, Maple, pine

Maker: United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)
Date: 1830–60
Medium: Maple, pine
Dimensions: 71 x 30 x 31 in. (180.3 x 76.2 x 78.7 cm)
Form: Bed
Origin: New Lebanon
Culture: American, Shaker
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Accession: 1981.226
Credit line: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1981

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