The V&A holds in its collections a number of beds. These include the luxurious velvet-upholstered Melville Bed, and the Great Bed of Ware, which has been famous for its enormous size ever since the 16th century.
The Great Bed of Ware
One of the V&A’s greatest treasures, The Great Bed of Ware is probably the single best-known object in the Museum’s collections.
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The State Bed from Melville House, Fife
The State Bed from Melville House, Fife is the most spectacular single exhibit in the Victoria and Albert Museum's British Galleries. It still has its original luxury hang…
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Design for a State Bed by John Linnell, 1765
Design for a State Bed by John Linnell. This design is particularly elaborate and fanciful. The bed was never made, which could be a result of impractical elements within i…
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Goods & Services Provided by the Upholsterer
Upholsterers could be involved in almost all aspects of the design of interiors, and featured in this page is an illustration demonstrating the work of an upholsterer.
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Poems about the V&A: 'The British Galleries' by Andrew Motion
In 2001 Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999–2009, wrote a poem commemorating the opening of the V&A's British Galleries.
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Tudor Bed Valance - Fold-Out Card
A greeting card that folds out to reveal an amazing embroidered bed valance showing an elaborate garden party. Linen embroidered with silk and wool. P…
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