2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
Artist/Maker: Manhattan Water Company

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Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings

Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Object name 
Doll's four-post bedstead with hangings
Date 
1820-1830
Medium 
Wood, textile
Dimensions 
Overall: 17 x 8 x 12 1/4 in. ( 43.2 x 20.3 x 31.1 cm )
Description 
Wood four post bedstead with full set of floral block-printed cotton bed hangings including linen mattress and pillow.
Object Number 
INV.14859a-g
Gallery Label 
The floral cotton used for these bedhangings was likely printed in England