Name/Title
3 piece Renaissance-revival bedroom furniture set, c. 1870sEntry/Object ID
2013.1.10Description
Acc. No. 13.1.10 (A-C)
Subject Category: Household, furniture
Date or Period: c. 1870's
Object: Bedroom set, 3-pc.
Description: Elaborate Renaissance-revival style American made bedroom set con/sisting of: (A) double bed; (B) wash stand; (C) dresser with mirror. The bedroom set is constructed of walnut with burl trim. The dresser is of a drop front (or princess style). The washstand with attached shelves has a splashback of white-colored Vermont marble. The dresser pulls are of brass and ebonized wood. Both the bed and the dresser have elaborate carved and burled crests.
Sizes:
(A) bed: H-96 x W-59 in.
(B) wash stand: H-44 x W-31 x D-16 inches.
(C) dresser; H-96 x W-49 1/2 x D-20 inches.
History of Obiect: A bedroom set that belonged to the Meyers family. Originally owned by Sophia May, mother of Mrs. Henry H. Meyers.
Acquired from: Meyers estate.
Date: 01/09/13
