Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe or North America
1934-1969
Cotton
Woven (plain), Embroidered
1952.0347.003 A
Object Number1952.0347.003 A |
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Europe or North America
This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1780 and 1830.
1934-1969
1. Label; Fabric label sewn on reverse; "BLUE BD. RM. / BED SIDE / CURTAIN / 52.347.3A" (typed)
Cotton
Woven (plain), Embroidered
Hand-stitched. Hand embroidered.
90.5 (H) , 31.75 (W)
229.87 (H) , 80.645 (W)
Overall measurements include fringe. Fringe is 1/2 inch long.
Text available soon.
[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1984 Textiles in America, 1650-1870.
• Discussion of mull and muslin, p. 303-307.
[Book] Gostelow, Mary. 1975 A World of Embroidery. 512.
• Discussion of whitework and tambour work, p. 91-84.
[Book] Swain, Margaret H. 1970 Historical Needlework: A Study of Influences in Scotland and Northern England. 140.
• Discussion of tambouring, p. 91-93.
[Book] Marsh, Gail. 2006 18th Century Embroidery Techniques. 192.
• Discussion of whitework and Dresden work, p. 110-129.