On the first of May Picasso read George Steer's moving eyewitness account of the bombing of Guernica on April 26 by German bombers and immediately changed course and started sketches for what would become the world-famous painting - and probably Picasso's most famous work - known as Guernica.
King Headboard Width. There is not one standard size of king headboard. However, they all are at least 76 inches wide to accommodate the king mattress. A typical width for a king headboard often ranges from 79 inches to 84 inches. There are a number of styles of headboards, and the exact width of a headboard often depends upon the style.
The idea was that the 80-inch twin, queen, and king would supplant the 74â twin and full as American standards. However, the American publicâs demand for 74â twin and full size beds (ideal for smaller size bedrooms) did not diminish, so that all five sizes are available as an industry standard today. Initially, kings and queens were made with a headboard only, which was fastened to a free-standing metal bed frame.