Object Number 1952.0326.003 C

Object Name

Bed hanging (Side curtain)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This side curtain was probably made between 1940 (the installation date for the Hardenbergh Bedroom) and 1950 using fabric woven between 1850-1900 and embroidered between 1870-1950.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This embroidered linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850 and 1900 and embroidered between 1870 and 1950.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Reverse, bottom right, pinned on tag; "52.326.3c/Hardenbergh Br/Apr-Oct" (graphite)
2. Label; Reverse, bottom right, cloth tag; "HARDENBERGH BEDROOM/BED CURTAIN/RIGHT SIDE AT FOOT/52.326 3 C" (typed)

Materials

Cotton; Linen; Wool

Techniques

Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

75.25 (H) , 23.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

191.13 (H) , 59.055 (W)

Object Description

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