1969.1275 Bedcover

Bedcover

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

    France, Europe

  • Date:

    1700-1750

  • Materials:

    Silk; Silver

  • Techniques:

    Woven (damask)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1969.1275


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1969.1275

Object Name

Bedcover

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Origin Notes

Unknown. Possibly modern construction.

Secondary Place of Origin

France, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

The fabric was probably made in Europe, possibly France, between 1700 and 1750.

Date

1700-1750

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "G69.1275" (graphite)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "Pomegranate / damask / 18th c. / pattern / 18th c. Silver lace" (graphite)

Materials

Silk; Silver

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

105 (L) , 83.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

266.7 (L) , 212.09 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall and includes fringe.

Object Description

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