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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.8054
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8054
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This headcloth was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America, 1800-1900.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "WALNUT ROOM / Jan-Apr / Back bed hanging" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Walnut Rm / Retired Box" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB. / 0714.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8054 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
58.5 (H) x 67 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
148.59 (H) x 170.18 (W)
Measurement Notes
W for top gathered edge: 52 inches.