Cannonball Bed

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Cannonball Bed

Description

Wooden rope bed made of maple. Rectangular head board with two half circles cut out on each side. 4 posts of the same height. The head posts are capped by turrned, attenuated vase-like shapes capped by wooden balls whereas the foot posts have these same crowning elements but set atop a more elaborately turned supporting section.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

circa 1830 - circa 1850

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

This bed shows surprisingly few signs of wear, possibly indicating that it is later in date. It was likely locally made.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Height

119.4 cm

Width

138.4 cm

Length

203.2 cm

Dimension Notes

Height measures head and foot posts. Length is 2.032 meters.

Material

Rope, Wood (maple)

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good