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Bed hanging (Valance)
Joseph Li Volsi
1960-1960
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1960.1131 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.1131 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made in New York City by Joseph Li Volsi.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric, previously attributed to France, 1725-1850, was probably made in France 1750-1850.
Date
1960-1960
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on fabric label
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "60.1131 a / CHIPPENDALE B/RM / SEPT-MAR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "60.1131 /a " (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 79.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (H) x 201.93 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, include fringe.