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A LUXURIOUS 18th Century Bed
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December 5, 2017
With the Blue Room being recently restored, one of the most researched objects was the bed. After spending hours reading receipts and personal hand written 18th century accounts of the room, our team discovered the different features that would have made up a luxurious bed for a guest when visiting George and Martha Washington,
More about the Blue Room: http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/the-mansion/blue-room
Visit Mount Vernon: http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/