Mattress
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile
Measurements
110 x 1120 mm; 2300 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32909.1
Summary
Sample taken of a single mattress with brown leather buttons on a beige and orange striped cotton sateen. Filled with horsehair and cream wool. Has a sewn on label with a decorative border, which reads: DRUCE & CO. / UPHOLSTERERS AND / Bedding Manufacturers / BAKER STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, / LONDON, W. Mattress disposed of due to pest threat.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.