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Bed hanging (Valance)
"Dites Merci!" or The Return of the Good Father
J. P. Meillier et Cie
1788-1808
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Manufacturer of fabric)
Place of Origin
Beautiean; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1959.0030.005
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0030.005
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Title
"Dites Merci!" or The Return of the Good Father
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Manufacturer of fabric)
Place of Origin
Beautiean; France; Europe
Origin Notes
This valance is made from fabric that was printed by J.P. Meillier et Cie in Beautiran, France in about 1798.
Date
1788-1808
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "59.30.5 / T1156 / study / U-5-c" [over] "T1156 / study" (ink, graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
21 (H) x 181.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (H) x 460.375 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles (Conservation, 2009).
Selvedge width: 27.5 inches.