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Field Bed
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Field Bed

Date1787
Publisher I. & J. Taylor
After work by A. Heppelwhite and Co.
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1982-149
DescriptionUpper right corner: "Pl 102"
Title: "Field Bed"
Lower margin reads: "London, Published Oct.r 1.st 1787, by I. & J. Taylor, N.o 56 High Holborn."
Label TextThis plate depicting a field bed is from the Heppelwhite's furniture guide entitled The cabinet-maker and upholsterer's guide, or, Repository of designs for every article of household furniture, in the newest and most approved taste which was published in 1788. See 1982-150 for designs for field bed tops.