Textiles (Furnishing)
United States, North America
Connecticut, United States, North America
1938-1954
Linen; Cotton
Embroidered, Woven (plain), Crewelwork
1954.0014.002
Object Number1954.0014.002 |
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
Part of a set of bedhangings made in the 20th century from 18th century crewelwork panels
Connecticut, United States, North America
This fabric was embroidered in Connecticut between 1750 and 1780.
1938-1954
1. Label; upper right corner; typed in black ink, "BELLE ISLE ROOM 2 A bed-back hanging [illegible-crossed out with blue ink]"
2. Label; upper right corner; pencil "54.14.2 and .3" "made from 2 pieces of original lot"
Linen; Cotton
Embroidered, Woven (plain), Crewelwork
65.5 (H) , 63.5 (W)
166.37 (H) , 161.29 (W)
Text available soon.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: p.114, fig. 58
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
• Published: p.122, fig. 62