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Murphy beds

Scope note

Beds constructed so that they can be folded or swung into a closet; named after William L. Murphy, American inventor. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038822

Broader Terms used

folding beds

Term used for

bed, Murphy
beds, Murphy

Equivalent Terms used

Murphy bed

Created

12yrs ago

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