Empire period is shown with the original tester of carved wood, which has been gilded. The hands, holding the rings at the corner, is a unique design. The pineapple, signifying "plenty in the home," which appears at the top of the posts, was used extensively on Empire furniture. The spiral twist, introduced as a motif at this time, was used on posts of beds, and was found on the legs of furniture. Leaf carving of a coarser type is found in this period. (Property of J. K. Beard).
PLATE V. Top—Sheraton Bed—Mahogany. (North Carolina—c. 1800). An exceptionally fine bed of a late type. The carving is of high quality. There evidently was an arched canopy on this bed. (Property of Joe Kindig, Jr.).
PLATE V. Lower Left—Empire Dressing Table—Mahogany. (South Carolina—c. 1820). An elaborately carved dressing table carrying all the outstanding characteristics of the period.
PLATE V. Lower Right—Sheraton Washstand—Mahogany. (South Carolina—c. 1800). Washstands appear in this shape from 1760 to 1810, taking the characteristics of the period.
