08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Classical Wavy Birch and Pine Turned Tall Post Tester Bed

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Classical Wavy Birch and Pine Turned Tall Post Tester Bed, Burlington, Vermont, area, c. 1825-35, the four vase and ring-turned posts topped by acorns and continuing to vase- and ring-turned legs joining scrolled head- and footboards, old refinish, (imperfections),ht. 95, wd. 50, lg. 72 in.

Provenance: This bed reportedly belonged to Peter Washburn, a Dartmouth College graduate of 1835 and resident of Woodstock, who was selected Adjutant and Inspector-General of Vermont, with the rank of Brigadier-General, until the end of the Civil War, after which he was elected Governor of Vermont.
Estimate $700-900

repairs to scrolls.

Keywords

Vermont, Burlington, Peter Washburn, Brigadier-General, Governor of Vermont, Dartmouth College