Antique American Bench Or Hired Man's Bed

Item Details

An antique American bench or hired man’s bed. This simple wooden bench and/or bed in the Empire style and dating to the first half of the 19th century, once sat in a kitchen, cook house or laundry and served as a place for the help to rest and as a place for an itinerant laborer on which to sleep. The seat of the bench and the rear panels of the back are currently painted light brown shade often seen in old fashioned milk paint, a homemade paint made from curdled milk and earthen pigment. No apparent maker’s mark.

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.

Condition

- distressed surface with worn paint, discoloration, and other forms of minor wear

Dimensions

Item #

17LOU506-307