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Summer beds

Scope note

Term used by Thomas Sheraton for a fanciful design which incorporates two twin beds sharing a common tester and having a passageway between the beds to allow easy access for servants.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038788

Broader Terms used

tester beds

Term used for

beds, summer

Equivalent Terms used

summer bed

Created

13yrs ago

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