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Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1955.0637.003 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0637.003 B
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in France, possibly in Jouy, between 1780 and 1795.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Jul-Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, cloth tag
Inscription: "ESSEX BD. RM./FRONT TOP/BED VALANCE/55.637.3B" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Block printed
Dimensions (inches)
11.5 (H) x 56 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.21 (H) x 142.24 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52.
Vertical design repeat: 12 1/2 inches.
Measurements include trim.