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Bed hanging (Valance)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0739.014
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0739.014
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
Inscription: "55.739.14/Williams Room/Apr-July"
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, cloth tag
Inscription: "BELLE ISLE ROOM-2A/bed/Front [black ink]/valance-lower center/Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
15.25 (H) x 55.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.735 (H) x 140.335 (D)