Daybed, 1735-1760
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Wealthy colonial ladies used daybeds in parlors or bedchambers to rest, read or nap. Some daybeds had adjustable backrests to make them even more comfortable.
Wealthy colonial ladies used daybeds in parlors or bedchambers to rest, read or nap. Some daybeds had adjustable backrests to make them even more comfortable.
Artifact
Daybed
Date Made
1735-1760
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
27.104.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Maple (Wood)
Cane (Plant material)
Color
Blue
Brown
Red
Dimensions
Height: 38.375 in
Width: 22.5 in
Length: 67 in
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