Campaign bed of Prince William of Orange

anonymous, anoniem, anonymous, anoniem, c. 1810

This campaign bed is thought to have belonged to Prince William of Orange, the future King William II. In the early 19th century many high-ranking officers had similar campaign beds, which also served as chairs and recliners. Prince William fought as a general at the Battle of Waterloo (1815), where he was wounded. This made him a hero in the eyes of many.

  • Artwork typefield bed
  • Object numberNG-1993-1
  • Dimensionswidth 68 cm x length 178 cm, width 70 cm x height 92 cm x depth 100 cm, depth 160 cm, height 39.5 cm x depth 76 cm, width 70 cm x width 70 cm x height 92 cm x width 70 cm x height 52.5 cm x width 71 cm x length 202 cm, height 53.5 cm x depth 202 cm
  • Physical characteristicsgezwart ijzer