19th Century American Post Bed. P958

Mid 19th century American bed, the 4 turned tall posts having ball finials. Made of birch, the bed head is a shaped board set into the posts. The sturdy frame has a replaced base of slats to take the mattress. Circa 1850.
Height 129.5cm (51 inches)
Height to bed base54cm (21 1/4 inches)
Width 109cm (43 inches)
Length 211cm (83 inches)
Mattressapprox 192cm (76 inches) x 107cm (42 inches)