Tester bed
Date
circa 1850
Materials
Oak, textile
Measurements
2100 cm (H); 204 cm (W); 210 cm (D)
Place of origin
England
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Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset
NT 254498
Summary
A joined oak tester bedstead, English, probably mid 19th century. 17th century style, the tester held by a panelled head board and turned foot boards. Two hair mattresses, bolster and cover in green tapestry weave.
Provenance
Bequest of Lytes Cary Manor and other freehold lands, tenements, property and chattels from Sir Walter Kentish William Jenner, in his will dated 14th May 1948.