Object Number 1957.1277.003

Object Name

Bed hanging (Tester)

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 or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1775-1800, this fabric could have been made in North America or Europe between 1800-1930.

Date

1930-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse corner; "GOLD + WHITE" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse corner; "JAN FEB MAR / JULY AUG SEP" (in graphite)
3. Label; reverse corner; "57.1277.3" (in graphite)
4. Label; upper slat; "top" (in crayon)

Materials

Silk; Linen

Techniques

Woven (plain)

Dimensions (inches)

72.5 (H) , 52.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

184.15 (H) , 132.715 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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