Box-beds (lits-clos) were common in Western Europe prior to the 20th
century. The beds were enclosed in furniture, often intricately carved,
that looks like a cupboard. They offered privacy and protection from
cold. This collection of French Postcards, in addition to the ladies,
features box-beds in Brittany, France.
Great photographs. I particularly like the clothing in the last picture. I'd never heard of box beds.
ReplyDeleteMe neither, I love them!
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