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Bed, Four-Poster

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2019.002.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Four post mahogany veneer bed owned by James Buchanan. Includes two sets of rails. Originals have carvings on top edge and hold multiple slats. Modern set accommodates modern box spring and mattress with iron supports.
Provenance
James Buchanan,
To - James Buchanan Henry,
To - Reginald Buchanan Henry,
To - Reginald Buchanan Henry, Jr.
To - LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1845
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan
Henry, Reginald Buchanan, Jr.
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Bed, Four-Poster
Height (cm)
228.6
Height (ft)
7.5
Height (in)
90
Width (cm)
1.6002
Width (ft)
0.0525
Width (in)
0.63
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2019-05-06
Condition Notes
Original rails no longer support the screws that fasten them to the posts due to the holes being stripped.
Object ID
2019.002.001
Credit
in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Reginald B Henry Sr.
Accession Number
2019.002
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