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Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0658 F
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0658 F
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.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloguer, this side curtain was made in the United States between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.658 f/HAMPTON Rm/OCT-JAN" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper left, on snap tape
Inscription: "BACK RIGHT" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, upper right
Inscription: "R," embroidered
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
13.5 (H) x 82.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.29 (H) x 210.185 (W)