From collection Jonathan Fisher House Collection
Rope Bed Tightener
Rope bed tightener. Approx. 9 1/4 inches. Contains two prongs and a hole at the top. Missing the handle that would go through the hole at the top.
Details
2004.001.101: Bed Key: Used to tighten the ropes that supported the mattress on early beds. The saying "sleep tight" comes from this action.
