Daybed
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Caption
George Jakob Hunzinger (American, born Germany, 1835–1898). Daybed, Patented April 28, 1876. Maple and cloth-covered metal strips, late 19th century English textile applied to head rest and used to make cushion on bed., 31 x 25 x 66 in. (78.7 x 63.5 x 167.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Bruce Newman, 86.177. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Title
Daybed
Date
Patented April 28, 1876
Geography
Place manufactured: New York, New York, United States
Medium
Maple and cloth-covered metal strips, late 19th century English textile applied to head rest and used to make cushion on bed.
Classification
Dimensions
31 x 25 x 66 in. (78.7 x 63.5 x 167.6 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
On rear of back, proper right, near crest rail: "PAT. APRIL 18, 1876 / HUNZINGER"
Credit Line
Gift of Bruce Newman
Accession Number
86.177
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