Object Number 1969.0619 B

Object Name

Bed hanging (Miniature side curtain)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Winterthur, New Castle, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

These bed hangings were probably made in the Winterthur sewing room in the mid 20th century.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to Europe, 1775-1825, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1900-1950.

Date

1930-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; on attached tag; "69.619b" (in graphite)

Materials

Silk

Techniques

Woven (satin)

Construction Description

Machine-stitched.

Dimensions (inches)

14.5 (H) , 4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

36.83 (H) , 10.16 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

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