Matting

When this framework has been erected, it is covered with two or three sheets of fine reed matting (see "Matting"), which forms a dwelling impervious to rain.

The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries Francis Galton 1866

Matting suggests people go with the old bumper sticker advice: 'Jesus is coming.

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Matting suggests people go with the old bumper sticker advice: 'Jesus is coming.

Doomsday predictions no laughing matter for some 2011

Matting suggests people go with the old bumper sticker advice: 'Jesus is coming.

Doomsday predictions no laughing matter for some 2011

The remains of matting between the courses of the first phase wall Matting was used to provide strength through thick walls in many ancient Egyptian mud-brick structures.

Interactive Dig Hierakonpolis - Hierakonpolis 2009 - Field Note 1 2002

Matting made of juncus reeds was used frequently to line Predynastic graves, as in this well-preserved example in the worker's cemetery at HK43, at Hierakonpolis.

Interactive Dig Hierakonpolis - Hierakonpolis 2009 - Field Note 1 2002

Salt Water to Clean Matting -- A cloth dampened in salt water is the best thing for cleaning matting.

Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use Arthur L. Fowler

Matting made of the cedar bark is still in common use in their houses.

The Western United States A Geographical Reader

To Lay New Matting -- Cut each width six inches longer than necessary.

Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use Arthur L. Fowler

Matting is easily broken and should not be used where the bed must be drawn away from the wall to be made, or heavy furniture moved about.

The Complete Home Oliver R. [Contributor] Williamson 1907