Morse, Frances Clary · New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 95
Illus. 48. — Bedstead. 1795-1800. Bedsteads 71 bedsteads became larger, and they were more heavilycarved, with acanthus leaves twining around the post,or a heavy twist or fluting, with pineapples at thetop. Illustration 49 shows a bedstead at Indian Hill,with the heavy posts and tester, the lower… … lus. 49. — Bedstead, 1800-1810. ing fluted. The bedstead is draped on the sides andfoot with curtains which could be let down at nightin cold weather, thus shutting out the bitter draughts.The coverlid for this bed is made of linen, spun andwoven by hand, and embroidered in shades of bluewith a…
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