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Joined Tester Bedstead

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The tester bedstead was a common form of sleeping furniture in the 17th century.   It was hung with bed-curtains which, when drawn, formed with the frame and panel ceiling a small, box like room.    Although they are mentioned in 17th century New England inventories, no colony-made examples have survived.  This example was custom designed, using details from several English originals.

 

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