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Textile, velvet (Ex-upholstery fabric)
John Hancock & Co.
1831-1991
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Hancock & Co. (Retailer)
Materials
- Silk
- Velvet
- Linen
- horsehair
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8616
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8616
Object Name
Textile, velvet (Ex-upholstery fabric)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
John Hancock & Co. (Retailer)
Origin Notes
The cotton tapestry-woven cover is of unknown origin.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The reproduction red wool plush velvet was made in either the United States or Europe between 1989-1992.
Date
1831-1991
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0820.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8616" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Velvet
- Linen
- horsehair
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Measurement Notes
Please see description for measurements of each textile piece.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cooper, Wendy A. 1993 Classical Taste in America 1800-1840.
• Published: fig. 180 p. 223.Article: Conradsen, David. 1993 "The Stock-in-Trade of John Hancock and Company". American Furniture.
• Published: p. 40-41, figs. 2-3.Thesis: Conradsen, David. 1993 "'Chairs of Every Description Constantly on Hand'": John Hancock and Company, 1830-1840". M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture