//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Bed hanging
Martin Portales Et Compagnie
1800-1806
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Martin Portales Et Compagnie (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Montpellier; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0016.010
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1956.0016.010
Object Name
Bed hanging
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Martin Portales Et Compagnie (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Montpellier; France; Europe
Origin Notes
This bed hanging is made from fabric that was printed by Martin Portales et Compagnie in Montpellier, France in about 1800.
Date
1800-1806
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical Design Repeat: 40.375 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 44.