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Bed hanging (Base valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.8366.004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8366.004
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger this fabric is attributed to England between 1790 and 1820.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Hand written on reverse
Inscription: "JULY AUG SEPT" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0297.004 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8366 / .004" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "ESSEX ROOM / BOTTOM VALANCE" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: Paper label Pinned to reverse
Inscription: "Valances like / these for bed top & / bottom & windows / C Room" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Essex / Bed set / check / Simsbury / Room" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
75.75 (H) x 14.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
192.41 (H) x 37.465 (W)