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Bed hanging (Base valance)
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0589 G
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0589 G
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1750-1780, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, corner, pinned on
Inscription: "56.589.G/Maple Bed/Jan.Sept" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, lower corner, twll tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill, lower corner
Inscription: "2 C-MAPLE/left bottom, Bed Valance/April-May-June/Nov-Dec"
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, top corner, twill tape
Inscription: "MAPLE BED/LEFT BOTTOM" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Glazed
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
13.75 (H) x 75.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.93 (H) x 191.77 (W)