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Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
Double Sleigh Bed
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.

Double Sleigh Bed

Manufacturer John and Hugh Finlay (American)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1815
MediumWood | Paint
DimensionsOverall: 46 x 66 x 86 in. (116.8 x 167.6 x 218.4 cm)
Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.
Object number97.49.72
On View
On view
DescriptionDouble sleigh bed painted to look like rosewood. Panelled head and foot. Decorated in gilt and yellow paint with striped borders, abstract floral design motifs and a wreath. Ring turned and block posts.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
John and Hugh Finlay
Side Chair
1820-30
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
John and Hugh Finlay
Side Chair
1820-30
Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
John and Hugh Finlay
Side Chair with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
ca. 1824
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett. Sized and color-correc…
John and Hugh Finlay
Side Chair with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
ca. 1824
Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
John and Hugh Finlay
Pedestal Side Table with Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette
ca. 1824
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Unknown
Window Seat
ca. 1825
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Unknown
Window Seat
ca. 1825
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Bedstead
Early 19th century
New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.
Unknown
Grecian Sofa
ca. 1820
Image captured from the NEH Myers Conservation Survey by Carey Howlett.
Unknown
Grecian Sofa
ca. 1820
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Unknown
Sheraton Fancy Setee
ca. 1800-1820
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
Coffin Fragment
Late Period, Dynasty 25-30, 730-343 B.C.E.
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