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Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1965.2508.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2508.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloguer the crewel work was done in the United Sates in the 18th century.
Date
1929-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to reverse (white tag)
Inscription: "HAMPTON RM/65.2508.2/Jun-Oct"
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to reverse (white cloth)
Inscription: "3W-NEW /right top,Bed Valance/April-May" (typed) "JUNE" (Ink)/(crossed out, ink) "Oct-Nov-Dec"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
12.25 (H) x 83 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.12 (H) x 210.82 (W)