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184  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. . (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. . (South Carolina—c. 1820). An elaborately carved dressing table carrying all the outstanding characteristics of the period.

PLATE V. . (South Carolina—c. 1800). Washstands appear in this shape from 1760 to 1810, taking the characteristics of the period.