Sweeps for Field Bed Tops

Date1787

Engraver I. & J. Taylor

After work by A. Heppelwhite and Co.

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.ProvenanceBefore 1982, Bookpress, Ltd. (Williamsburg, VA); 1982-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).