Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
United States, North America
1940-1952
Linen; Cotton
Embroidered, Woven (twill)
1952.0326.005 D
Object Number1952.0326.005 D |
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
United States, North America
Previously dated 1870-1950, the linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900.
1940-1952
1. Label; reverse top corner, pinned on tag; "1952.326.5d / HARDENBERGH BED / BOTTOM BED VALANCE / OCTOBER-APRIL" [over] "1952.326.5d / HARDENBERGH / BED / BOTTOM BED VALANCE / OCT-APRIL" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse top corner, fabric; "HARDENBERGH BED RM, / BOTTOM BED VALANCE / 52.326.3L [3L crossed out and ".5d" written in ink]" (typed)
3. Label; reverse top corner, twill tape; "HARDENBERGH BEDROOM / Bed valence - left bottom / April-May-June , Oct-Nov-Dec ["52.326.3D" written in ink]" (typed)
Linen; Cotton
Embroidered, Woven (twill)
17.75 (H) , 73 (W)
45.09 (H) , 185.42 (W)
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