Designed by

Boyd, Henry, American, 1802 - 1886

Manufactured by

Boyd Manufacturing Company, American, ca. 1830 - 1870

Medium

wood

Dimensions

H x W x D: 79 × 57 × 84 in., 140 lb. (200.7 × 144.8 × 213.4 cm, 63.5 kg)

Type

beds (furniture)

Place made

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1840

Description

A wooden four poster bed frame with head board and foot board. The side rails screw into the frame providing greater strength and limited hiding places for vermin. This type of frame is known as the "Boyd Bedstead."

Topic

African American

Business

Craftsmanship

Emancipation

Freedom

Men

Race discrimination

Slavery

Technology

United States--History--1815-1861

United States--History--1865-1921

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.113.1a-m

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Exhibition

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture