//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.008
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1955.0739.008
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; 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 right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.739.8/WiLLiams Room/APR-JULY" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, cloth tag
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2A/bed/left side head end curtain/Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
77.5 (H) x 25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
196.85 (H) x 63.5 (W)