Object Number 1952.0341.003 C

Object Name

Bed hanging (Valance)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to France, c.1780, this fabric was probably embroidered between 1775-1800.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.341.3c / AlBany Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "Albany Room 3K / 1 top foot valance / Apr - May - June /Oct -Nov. - Dec." (typed)

Materials

Silk; Cotton

Techniques

Woven (plain), Woven (satin), Embroidered

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

12.25 (H) , 54.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.12 (H) , 139.065 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall, L includes fringe, W taken at top edge

Object Description

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