Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 251
resorting to head-rests more like our pillows, thoughmuch smaller and harder, and on the whole I believe manyfind this substitute more comfortable. This simple form of bed entails much less work on thechamber-maid than do our arrangements. In a large inn onegirl will do the chamber-work for the… … Fig. 194. — Showing position of Head in restingon Pillow. BEDDING AND PILLOWS. 213 boxes in her arms, and carries them to the room below; hereshe unties the strings which hold the cushions in place, sub-stitutes clean sheets of folded paper for the soiled ones, — andthe work of bed-making is done.…
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