Object Number 1952.0326.005 A

Object Name

Bed hanging (Headcloth)

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 made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1870-1950, this linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900.

Date

1940-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse lower corner, pinned on tag; "52.326.5a / Hardenbergh / B.R. / Apr - Oct" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse lower corner, fabric tag; "HARDENBERGH BED ROOM / BACK BED CURTAIN / 52.326.5A" (typed)
3. Label; reverse upper corner; "HARDENBERGH" (ink)

Materials

Linen

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

78.75 (H) , 79.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

200.03 (H) , 202.565 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall. OW taken at lower edge.

Object Description

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