Bed base
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Iron, metal, baste fibre and cotton
Measurements
925 mm (Width); 1820 mm (Length)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 939259
Summary
Bed base from a single bedstead consisting of a tubular iron frame with chain and spring mattress support. A baste fibre cover is tied to the frame by cotton tape ties; in poor condition. 'Housekeeper's BedRoom / Dec 4th 1928(?)' is handwritten on one corner of the protector in black ink.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
Housekeeper's BedRoom / Dec 4th 1928 [?] (handwritten on the protector in black ink)