Day-bed
Robinson and Sons
Category
Furniture
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Wood and cane
Measurements
423 x 555 x 1884 mm
Place of origin
Ilkley
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1117469
Caption
This 19th century cane day bed accompanied Ellen Terry on all of her tours, and was usually kept in the dressing room. She travelled extensively throughout her theatrical career and even completed several successful tours of America.
Summary
A 19th century cane day bed with a pine frame on six turned legs with a blue squab cushion.
Provenance
This day bed always accompanied Ellen Terry when she was on tour.
Marks and inscriptions
ROBINSON'S / ILKLEY COUCH / Ins... No... / Workmans No... / ...87 / ORIGINAL INVENTORS / ROBINSON AND SONS / STEAM CABINET WORKS / ILKLEY, Yorkshire (printed label on base)
Makers and roles
Robinson and Sons, furniture maker