Textiles (Furnishing)
United States, North America
India, Asia
1929-1952
Cotton; Silk; Linen
Painted, Resist, Woven (plain)
1952.0356.004 C
Object Number1952.0356.004 C |
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
India, Asia
The palampore used for the side curtains and base valance was probably made between 1775 and 1825.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.356.4 c" (in blue ink)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "3 F/ CECIL / Left Bottom Bed Val./ Dec. / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
3. Label; reverse, on lining; "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Cotton; Silk; Linen
Painted, Resist, Woven (plain)
12.25 (H) , 90 (W)
31.12 (H) , 228.6 (W)
Width is measured at the 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.