1952.0326.004 Bed Hanging, Valance
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Bed hanging (Valance)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

    Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

    United States, North America

  • Date:

    1940-1952

  • Materials:

    Cotton; Wool; Linen

  • Techniques:

    Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

  • Museum Object Number:

    1952.0326.004


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Object Number

1952.0326.004

Object Name

Bed hanging (Valance)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably modified for 20th century use at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This embroidered linen/cotton fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900 and embroidered between 1870-1950.

Date

1940-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse top corner, fabric tag; "HARDENBERGH BEDROOM / TOP BED VALANCE / 52,326.4" (typed)

Materials

Cotton; Wool; Linen

Techniques

Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

7.875 (H) , 192.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

20 (H) , 488.95 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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