Rebecca, These are questions that you can probably find the answers to with some online researching, try Google, Ask Jeeves for example. Or you might try contacting the Springfield -Greene County Libraries reference desk. We generally handle inquiries concerning historical events in Springfield and the Ozarks region. Happy researching! -----Original Message----- From: REBECCA PHIPPS [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 9:56 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Bedclothes A few questions regarding bedclothes: 1. when was the fitted sheet invented? 2. what would have been used as a mattress pad in the 1890s? 3. A duvet in a duvet cover--would that have been on top of the bed? Thanks, Rebecca J. Phipps ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).