//
For internal use only
On Display: House - Country Room
Bed hanging (Valance)
Joseph Li Volsi
1960-1964
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
1964.0512.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1964.0512.002 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
Per previous cataloger, this bed hanging was made by Joseph Li Volsi of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1960-1964
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "64.512.2a / CHIPPENDALE / B/RM / SEPT - MAR" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
12.75 (H) x 86.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
32.38 (H) x 219.71 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. L at center: 8.0 inches.