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The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court by Heal and Son, Tottenham-Court-road, 1862. On the centre of the canopy rest two cooing doves enjoying each other's caresses, a quiver of love darts ready to he hurled forth...Beneath this, on the damask hanging, is a pair of arrows braided together, pendent from festoons of flowers, and these darts are again repeated on the damask at the head of the bed, where they are encompassed by a wreath of roses, and lower upon the same surface there is a bow of ribbon securely notted [sic] and binding two tassels together...at the foot of the bed we have arrows and laurels, and bows and wreaths...[The bed] is wrought of mahogany, which is faced with white enamel, and is ornamented with carved limewood overlaid with gold, the carving and the gilding being both of a very meritorious character...The furniture for the bedstead and the eider-down quilt that covers it are formed of rich silk damask of a cerise colour lined with white silk, and the decoration is in white pearl silk, with the exception of the head-cloth, which is embroidered with red, the colour of the exterior of the hangings'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph captures the exquisite beauty and intricate details of a bedstead displayed at The International Exhibition of 1862, showcased in the Furniture Court by Heal and Son of Tottenham-Court-road. The bedstead, a masterpiece of Victorian design, is adorned with romantic motifs of love and affection. At the center of the canopy, two doves rest, their heads turned towards each other in a tender display of affection. Below, a pair of arrows, symbolizing the sharp pangs of love, are entwined with damask hangings, their tips adorned with roses and wreaths. The bed itself, crafted from mahogany and faced with white enamel, is a testament to the meritorious craftsmanship of the time. The ornate carving and gilding add to its grandeur. The bedding, made of rich silk damask in a cerise color, is lined with white silk and decorated with white pearl silk, save for the headcloth, which is embroidered with red. The foot of the bed is adorned with arrows, bows, and wreaths, continuing the theme of love and passion. This bedstead, a symbol of love and luxury, was a proud display of the innovative and artistic capabilities of the Victorian era, showcased at The International Exhibition of 1862.
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