Object Number 1952.0341.003 G

Object Name

Window hanging (Base valance)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to France, c.1780, this fabric was probably embroidered between 1775-1800.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse corner, pinned on tag; "52.341.3g / Albany / Oct -Mar" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse corner, tape label; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label; reverse corner, tape label; "ALBANY ROOM 3K / 1 Left Bottom Bed valance / Apr May June / Oct Nov Dec" (typed)

Materials

Cotton; Linen; Silk

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

16.825 (L) , 70.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

42.736 (L) , 178.435 (W)

Measurement Notes

W taken at upper edge, OL includes trim.

Object Description

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