Bed
1910-1920 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Metal bed frame with Staples patent springing and iron mould castings, with two wheels
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | Bed frame, 1910-1920, English, Staples & Co. |
| Physical description | Metal bed frame with Staples patent springing and iron mould castings, with two wheels |
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| Credit line | Given by Rodney and Jonathan Myer |
| Object history | This is reputed to be the bed made for King George V when he was recovering from being thrown from his horse in France. A Staples bed was chosen on the recommendation of his doctor. The bed was sent back to the factory for repair but was never returned to the Royal Household |
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| Accession number | W.6:1-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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