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Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0654 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0654 B
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1950.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as having been produced between 1750 an 1800, this fabric was probably printed in England between 1770 and 1790.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.654. B/Hamtpon Rm/Jan. March" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, twill tape
Inscription: "3 W - NEW YORK/front top, Bed Valance/Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Resist style
Dimensions (inches)
12.5 (H) x 54.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.75 (H) x 138.43 (W)