Object Number 1952.0345.003 C

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 window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to France, this fabric was proabably made in Europe (possibly France) between 1750 and 1850.

Date

1934-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.345.3c / Blue Bed / Jan Mar" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "BLUE ROOM 3M / BED TOP front valance / Jan - Feb - Mar" (typed)

Materials

Silk; Linen; Cotton

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

13.5 (H) , 66.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

34.29 (H) , 169.545 (W)

Measurement Notes

W taken at upper edge, L includes fringe

Object Description

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