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Sweeps for Field Bed Tops
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Sweeps for Field Bed Tops

Date1787
Engraver I. & J. Taylor
After work by A. Heppelwhite and Co.
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1982-150
DescriptionUpper right corner reads: "Pl. 104"
Title reads: "Sweeps for Field Bed tops."
Lower margin reads: "London Published Oct.r 1.st 1787, by I. & J. Tayloro N.o 36, High Holborn."
Label TextThis plate depicting a field bed cornice designs 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 1982-149 for designs for a field bed.