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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
1
The article traces the bed’s evolution from animal skins and leaves to raised, comfortable modern designs. It covers ancient Egyptian divans, pallets of pine boughs, and early canopies as responses to insects and air circulation, noting lavish ancient bedding by Babylonians and Hebrews and Greek influences shaping today’s beds.
A curious health column mixes with a vivid history of beds from hollowed stone slabs in ancient times to four poster marriages of the 18th century. It traces Roman and Charlemagne era beds, the Bed of Ware, trundle innovations, and 19th century iron frames leading to today’s functional design trends.
Practical guide to selecting a mattress highlighting lying down to test comfort, proper length and width, importance of support, and the role of room fit. Advice covers supersize bedding, heavy mattresses, guarantees, budgeting, and furniture placement to ensure restful sleep and balanced decor.
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