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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1965.2509 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2509 B
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was modified for 20th century use either at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, this crewel work bed hanging was probably embroidered between 1750-1800.
Date
1929-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.2509 b/ Hampton / July - Oct" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "HAMPTON BD. RM. / BED SIDE CURTAIN / LEFT 65.2509B" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
83.75 (H) x 31.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
212.72 (H) x 80.645 (W)