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Carter No.: 080

Handlist description: Wooden bed

Card/Transcription No.: 080-1


80. Wooden Bed

1. Position On central couch. (73). Obviously not in original position (see Phot).

2. Dimensions L. 181.5 cm. : W. 68 cm: H. 63.1, overall. For detail Measurements see other card.

3. Description Couch of wood, painted white. Wooden supports to raised end panel were bent over top. Supported on lion legs. Caps of bronze over bottom of the feet. Top Frame 10.3 wide. 2.5 from inner edge holes for weave 3 apart. Diagonal weave of linen bands 8 cm wide. Each band consisted of 6 cords laid parallel. This weave also painted white. Under bed at 61 & 117 cm. from raised end

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Card no. 080-1 relating to Carter no. 080
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