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Bed hanging (Valance)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.013
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0739.013
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
England or United States; 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
1938-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.739.13/Williams Room/Apr-July" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left cloth tag
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2a/bed/valance-lower right hand/Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
11 (H) x 76.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.94 (H) x 194.31 (W)