Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
United States, North America
1929-1952
Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Embroidered, Crewelwork
1952.0357.009
Object Number1952.0357.009 |
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
This linen fabric was probably embroidered in America in the late eighteenth century, possibly 1725-1800.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.357.9" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.357.9 / American / 1725-1800" (graphite)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "SEASON 2" (stamped in red)
4. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "3F - CECIL / Bed valence-left bottom / Oct-Nov. / April-May-June" (typed)
Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Embroidered, Crewelwork
11.5 (H) , 78.75 (W)
29.21 (H) , 200.025 (W)
Measurements overall.
Text available soon.
[Journal] The Magazine Antiques.
• Published: Vol. 70 (Dec. 1956) p. 530
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.