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On Display: House - Country Room
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Joseph Li Volsi
1950-1964
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1964.0512.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0512.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This headcloth was possibly made in New York by Joseph Li Volsi.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1770 -1870, this fabric was probably made between 1750-1900.
Date
1950-1964
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: reverse, lower edge
Inscription: "G[w] yer" or "G[ro]yer" in a wreath (stamped, in ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "64.512.3 / Chippendale BR / Sept - Mar" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
81 (H) x 60 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
205.74 (H) x 152.4 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.