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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0739.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made in New York City by Ernest LoNano Interiors.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or United States; Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloguer, this fabric was likely produced in England or the United States between 1780 and 1820.
Date
1938-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.739.2/WiLLiams room/APr-JULY" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, cloth tag
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2A/bed/back hanging/Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
54 (H) x 75.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
137.16 (H) x 191.77 (W)