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On Display: House - Williams Room
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0749.011
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0749.011
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
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
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1730-1790, this needlework was probably executed in America in the 18th century.
Date
1938-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: pencil, "55.749.11 Williams Oct-Mar"
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: typed, BELLE ISLE RM 2 A bed curtains right head"
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: stamped in red ink, "SEASON 3" Maroon "4" stamped directly on lining
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Crewelwork
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
76 (H) x 23.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
193.04 (H) x 59.69 (W)