Image Number: | WH-1680035 |
Title: | Victorian Era Rope Bed |
Date: | [ca. 2014] |
Photographer / Illustrator: | Wilson Hui Calgary, Alberta |
Remarks: | Rope beds were common from about the 16th century to the late 19th century when coil spring mattresses became popular. Rope beds are where the phrase "sleep tight" originated. Where if the ropes were not tight, the sleeper would end up on the floor. |
Subject(s): | Furniture, Homelife |