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Bed hanging (Valance)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.010
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0739.010
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
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, right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.739.10/Williams Room/APR-JULY"
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, cloth tag
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2A/bed/valance-upper right/hand ct-Nov-Dec (4)"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
10 (H) x 77.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.4 (H) x 196.215 (W)