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On Display: House - Attic Corner
Bed (Miniature bed)
1800-1825
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Oak
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1965.1947
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1947
Object Name
Bed (Miniature bed)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The origin of the bed is possibly Pennsylvania.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was possibly made between 1790 and 1820 in Europe. It was probably made into bed hangings between 1900-1950.
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to edge of short end of frame
Inscription: "65.1947b" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Maple
- Oak
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
22.5 (H) x 13.875 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.15 (H) x 35.242 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
OW at canopy frame, OD at canopy frame.
for 1947B Tester, length 15, width 11.75