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Carter No.: 466

Handlist description: Bedstead (covered with sheet gold)

Card/Transcription No.: 466-3


466. Note.

The so called 'web' of the bedstead comprises eight strands of linen string interlaced diagonally on to the frame of the bed; the eight strands are passed through holes at their appointed placed made through the inner edges of the frame, and are joined and knotted underneath at intervals in accordance with the length of the strands.

Card no. 466-3 relating to Carter no. 466
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