Subject of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
Date
1968-1972
Dimensions
H x W x D: 50 1/2 × 42 1/4 × 2 7/8 in. (128.3 × 107.3 × 7.3 cm)
Description
a) White iron headboard for bedframe. Frame of headboard comprised of hollow rods with rounded corners at top. Between either end of footboard are two smaller horizontal rods, one towards top and one towards bottom. Connected between the horizontal rods are five (5) thin vertical rods. A white metal ball appears at every connection of rods. Also connected to headboard's ends are large metal latches used to connect bed frame supports. A long L-shaped piece of metal connects these two latches. Blue sticker on top of footboard, [[Lot No./088691/200/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].
b) White iron footboard for bedframe. Footboard similar to design of headboard, though shorter in height. Frame of footboard comprised of hollow rods with rounded corners at top. Between either end of footboard are two smaller horizontal rods, one towards top and one towards bottom. Connected between the horizontal rods are five (5) thin vertical rods. A white metal ball appears at every connection of rods. Also connected to footboard's ends are large metal latches used to connect bed frame supports. A long L-shaped piece of metal connects these two latches. Blue sticker on top of footboard, [Lot No./088691/201/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].
c) White iron bed frame rail. Long L-shaped metal piece with cylindrical notches at each end. Blue sticker found at one end near notch, [Lot No./088691/209/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].
d) White iron bed frame rail. Long L-shaped metal piece with cylindrical notches at each end
Classification
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Type
bedframes
Topic
Associations and institutions
Education
Sororities
Women
Women's organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Object number
2013.133.5a-d
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fe5b9edb-4231-480e-8511-3b6dee3091e8

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