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On Display: House - Childs Room
Bed hanging (Canopy)
1850-1900
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1964.0891
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0891
Object Name
Bed hanging (Canopy)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Previously dated 1800-1825, netted canopies of this type were created between the 1850s and the 1920s.
Date
1850-1900
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: corner of tester on tag
Inscription: "64.891" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Knotted
Construction Description
Hand-knotted
Dimensions (inches)
75 (H) x 63.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
190.5 (H) x 161.29 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements taken at outer edge and include fringe.