Mattress cover
Category
Textiles
Date
1870 - 1900
Materials
cotton
Measurements
380 x 700 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291560.4
Summary
Several items of bedding belonging to a late 19th Century crib. Including a semi-circular heavy cotton pillow (a), the down stuffing has been removed, and two cotton pillow cases (b-c) to fit it. These are gathered all the way around and are tied with tapes at the bottom. There is also a cotton, oval mattress cover (d) which is open at one side and ties with tapes.