Museum Object Number1952.0356.003 |
Bed hanging (Valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This bed hanging was made in either New York City or at Winterthur.
India, Asia
Per previous cataloger, this palampore was made between 1775 and 1825.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.356.3" (in blue ink)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "3 F/ CECIL / Top Bed Val./ Dec. / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
3. Label; reverse, on lining; "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Cotton; Linen
Painted, Woven (plain)
Hand-woven
241 (H) , 14 (W)
612.14 (H) , 35.56 (W)
Measurements overall. L taken at lower edge.
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.