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Metadata
Object Name |
Bed |
Catalog Number |
1984.019.00001 |
Description |
Rococo revival mahogany bed heavily carved with fruit garlands; two panel headboard; turned finials. |
Material |
wood |
Dimensions |
H-85 W-65 L-85 inches |
Owned |
Voegler family |
Provenance |
Jefferson Davis owned and used this bed in the White House of the Confederacy while in residence as President. The Voegler family purchased the bed at the 1870 Auction. |
People |
Davis, Jefferson Davis, Varina Banks Howell [Mrs. Jefferson] Howell, Varina Banks Voegler family |
Search Terms |
Confederate Executive Mansion Confederate White House Executive Mansion White House of the Confederacy 1870 Auction |
Subjects |
auctions Furniture Beds |