11-22-2020, 09:12 PM
Ave Civitas,
I have seen photographs of Roman army barracks, but I have never visited one.
So, I have a question for those fortunate enough to have visited one.
I assume that the army bunks had mattresses, but what were the mattresses made of?
I have slept on a straw tick and they are very comfortable and warm in the winter, cool in the summer.
So would I be correct in thinking that the mattress covers would be stuffed with straw?
Then, what would the mattress covers be made of?
I would guess canvas because it is durable and allow ventillation inside the straw.
As always, thanks in advance.
Tom
I have seen photographs of Roman army barracks, but I have never visited one.
So, I have a question for those fortunate enough to have visited one.
I assume that the army bunks had mattresses, but what were the mattresses made of?
I have slept on a straw tick and they are very comfortable and warm in the winter, cool in the summer.
So would I be correct in thinking that the mattress covers would be stuffed with straw?
Then, what would the mattress covers be made of?
I would guess canvas because it is durable and allow ventillation inside the straw.
As always, thanks in advance.
Tom
AKA Tom Chelmowski
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)