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On Display: House - Sheraton Room
Bed hanging (Base valance)
1930-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0662.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0662.005
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made between 1800 and 1850.
Date
1930-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower foot corner
Inscription: Typed in black ink "3 L SHERATON left bottom, Bed VALENCE (sic) April-May-June Oct-Nov-Dec"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Machine sewn
Dimensions (inches)
17 (H) x 116.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.18 (H) x 295.91 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, OW taken at lower edge.