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Bed hanging (Tail or cascade)
1800-1810
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1963.0004.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1963.0004.001
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tail or cascade)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This bed hanging is made from fabric that was printed in England in about 1805.
Date
1800-1810
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
68 (H) x 25.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
172.72 (H) x 64.77 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical design repeat: 11.75 inches.
Horizontal design repeat: 1 1/2 half drop repeats across; Horizontal - 3/8 inches short.
Selvedge width: 25 9/16 inches.