Origin of Metal Beds
In the early to mid-1800’s, the center of steel production in this country, was in Pittsburgh Pa.
Time Revisited
Over thirty years ago I started buying and selling iron beds iin the Washington DC area where I lived and went to school.
The Origin Of Cathouse Antique Beds
In the mid 70’s I was living in Georgetown, a section of Washington DC
Fancy Iron Beds Looking for Attention
In the very early 1800’s the population in this country had become very accustom to and happy with wooden bed frames. When iron beds were first introduced to the public, they were strictly utilitarian and little ornamentation and design were offered. It didn’t take long for the small independently owned foundries in the Tr-State area…
The Draped Iron Bed
Draping was a very popular design element, when it came to fancier iron beds.
Tribute to Boyd Barr
Everyone should be fortunate enough to, at one time in their life, be lucky enough to meet and become friends with someone like Boyd Barr.