Textiles (Furnishing)
United States, North America
Connecticut, United States, North America
1938-1954
Linen; Cotton
Crewelwork, Embroidered, Woven (plain)
1954.0014.006
Object Number1954.0014.006 |
Bed hanging (Valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
Part of a set of bedhangings made in the 20th century from 18th century crewelwork panels
Connecticut, United States, North America
This fabric was embroidered in Connecticut between 1750 and 1780.
1938-1954
1. Label; upper right corner; typed in black ink, "BELLE ISLE ROOM 2 A bed top valance"
2. Label; upper right corner; pencil "54.14.6"
Linen; Cotton
Crewelwork, Embroidered, Woven (plain)
11.25 (H) , 79.5 (W)
28.58 (H) , 201.93 (W)
Text available soon.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: p.114, fig. 58
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
• Published: p. 122, fig. 62
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 69, fig. 51