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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1929-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.2512.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2512.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This headcloth was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, the embroidered fabric was made between 1740-1800.
Date
1929-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, lower corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.2512.2" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
65.75 (H) x 59.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
167 (H) x 151.765 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.