Outstanding German Bedroom Ensemble with Rare Upholstery and Original Store Label

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7 1/2"h. canopy bed. Of a finely grained dark wood to suggest walnut,the pieces have black ebony edging,and the upholstered pieces are covered with a fine sateen twill in patterned pale blue with sprigs of delicate roses. The set includes a canopy bed with silk-fringed fabric curtains and double pillows,on fancily columned base; upholstered recamier and chair each with rounded back formed of pressed cardboard with press-carved crest; upholstered side chair; single-door armoire; and a wash stand and pedestal table with unusual lithographed paper tops to simulate brown marble. Excellent condition,some typical fabric fading. Germany,Waltershausen genre,circa 1860. The round table bears an original store label on the underside "D.H. Greenin,Fancy Repository,20 & 21 East Street,Brighton".