Name/Title
Cedar Bark MattressEntry/Object ID
1976.J.608Description
Tan/light brown prepared cedar bark stripes played side to side and woven together with hand-made cedar rope. Is said a rock was used to measure spaces between ropes. Ends are woven together by a different string. Is thicker and heavier. Top and bottom seam edges have been braided to form thicker border. One side is thicker and less worn than other.Acquisition
Accession
1976.JSource (if not Accessioned)
John, May & JosephNotes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-76Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MattressNomenclature Class
BeddingNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
bullrush mattressCreated By
MacRae, AlisdairCreate Date
March 2, 1996Update Date
September 1, 2023