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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
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
Museum Object Number
1960.1132
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.1132
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
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, lower left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1960.1132/CHIPPENDALE/B/RM/SEPT-MAR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, lower left, pinned on twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 2 3 4," stamped in red
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
57 (H) x 82 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
144.78 (H) x 208.28 (W)