Object Number 1952.0326.005 E

Object Name

Bed hanging (Base 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 made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1870-1950, the 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 top corner, pinned on tag; "52.326.5c / Hardenbergh BR / Apr - Oct" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse top corner, twill tape tag; "4L - HARDENBERGH BEDROOM / Bed Valance - right bottom / April-May-June , Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)

Materials

Linen; Cotton

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

18.125 (H) , 74 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

46.04 (H) , 187.96 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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