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On Display: House - Williams Room
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1938-1954
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1954.0014.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1954.0014.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Connecticut; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was embroidered in Connecticut between 1750 and 1780.
Date
1938-1954
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "BELLE ISLE ROOM 2 A bed-back hanging [illegible-crossed out with blue ink]"
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: pencil "54.14.2 and .3" "made from 2 pieces of original lot"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Cross stitched
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
65.5 (H) x 63.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
166.37 (H) x 161.29 (W)