Object Number 1952.0356.004 C

Object Name

Bed hanging (Base valance)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.

Secondary Place of Origin

India, Asia

Secondary Origin Notes

The palampore used for the side curtains and base valance was probably made between 1775 and 1825.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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)

Materials

Cotton; Silk; Linen

Techniques

Painted, Resist, Woven (plain)

Dimensions (inches)

12.25 (H) , 90 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.12 (H) , 228.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is measured at the lower edge.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.