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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
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0589 H
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0589 H
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging 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, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.589. h / Maple Bed. / Jan.Sept" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, lower corner, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, lower corner, twill tape
Inscription: "2 C - MAPLE/ right bottom, Bed Valance / April-May-June/ Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, top corner, twill tape
Inscription: "MAPLE BED/RIGHT BOTTOM" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Glazed
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 73.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (H) x 186.055 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.