The anchor was seen as a symbol of strength as anchors hold down ships even in the stormiest of weather. It was also a popular symbol because of its close resemblance to the cross. Anchors were also used to mark safe houses for those seeking refuge from persecution.
While sheet sizes vary by brand and style, a fitted sheet is similar to its respective mattress in measurements; for instance, 78 inches wide and 80 inches long for a king mattress, compared to 72 inches wide, 84 inches long for a California king. The fitted sheet has a little extra width in the king-sized set.
Like other kinds of mattress sizes, a âkingâ will vary. The standard king size measures 76â x 80â, but a king size mattress in the UK is roughly the same size as an American queen size mattress. Then there is the California King mattress which is 72â x 84â. In the UK there is also a âsuper king sizeâ mattress, which measures about 72â x 78â.