Bed and Trundle Bed

1935/1942

Jack Bochner

Associated Names
Jack Bochner

Artist, American, 1915 - 1995

This is a drawing of a bed design. The drawing depicts detailed diagrams and dimensions of a bed, including perspectives from the foot of the bed and side elevation. The structure is crafted from cherry maple and features traditional design elements such as turned legs and a trundle system for an additional pull-out bed below. Measurements and annotations provide further context. The drawing notes that it is a design for Bedford House, built before 1730, by Jack Dockner, with a scale of 3/4". The document is a technical illustration emphasizing functionality and historical style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 82 3/4" high. Trundle: 40" wide x 65" long.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3981


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: JACK BOCHNER/BKLYN MUSEUM; (scale indications, materials, and location.)

Wikidata ID

Q64579232

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