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

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.

Accession Number

2019.002

Object ID

2019.002.001

Location

Wheatland, Lancaster, PA

Room

Northwest Bedchamber

Wall

East Wall

Credit

in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Reginald B Henry Sr.

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