19th century cabins: why were beds off the ground? Or weren't they?
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Ignorance and myths ruled the day back then. I don't remember which museum I saw it in, but I saw a bed on display that was used by someone in the upper class. Each leg of the frame was inside a wide can like container that was filled with a fluid that would repulse any insect or vermin away from the bed frame. Very practical setup actually for said purpose.
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