Description:
Field or camp bed for a single person, bed folds up for storage or for movement to another location. It is constructed of two side rails supported by cross members at either end of the bed, crossing pieces of wood are secured with a large bolt, and the head board and footboard are removable. The headboard has turned posts with rounded ball knobs and a flat, shaped board in between. The foot board is low with simple ball knobs at either end. The surface is covered in old red paint.

Subjects:
Canvas; Linen

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