Federal Maple Pencil Post Field Bed

Early 19th century, arched tester with later crocheted cover, tapered pencil posts, shaped headboard, straight legs, with wood rails and bolts.

Headboard (without tester) 60 x 53.75 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Later crocheted cover; surface wear and finish inconsistency; later iron mattress supports to rails; mattress dimensions 48 x 70 in.; three-quarter.