Museum Object Number1952.0341.003 A |
Bed hanging (Valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
Europe or North America
Previously attributed to France, c.1780, this fabric was probably embroidered between 1775-1800.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.341.3a / ALBany / Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "Albany Room 3K / 1 top back valance / Apr - May - June /Oct -Nov. - Dec." (typed)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Silk; Cotton; Linen
Woven (plain), Embroidered
Hand-woven
13.25 (H) , 54.5 (W)
33.66 (H) , 138.43 (W)
Measurements overall.
Text available soon.