© V&A Picture Library
© V&A Picture Library
Richly carved and ornamented bed with the remains of painted decoration.
Subject of numerous tales and literary references eg Twelfth Night and a play by Ben Johnson.
Provenance
Made by royal order and presented by Henry VIII to the Fanshawe family at the Manor House, Ware; Saracens Head Inn, Ware; 1860 Rye House, Rye; house and contents sold by auction to Christies the brewers; 1927 Cannon Brewery; 1931 Messrs Partridge.