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Bed hanging (Valance)
1930-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.012
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0739.012
Object Name
Bed hanging (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
Per previous cataloguer, the fabric was likely produced in England or the United States between 1780 and 1820.
Date
1930-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.739.12/Williams Room/APr-JULY" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, cloth
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2A/bed/valance-lower left hand/Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
15 (H) x 84 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.1 (H) x 213.36 (W)