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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 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0512.002 C
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
France; 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: "64.512.2c / CHIPPENDALE / B/RM / SEPT - MAR" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 64 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (H) x 162.56 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. L at center: 8.25 inches.