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Bed hanging (Valance)
1941-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0611.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0611.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe between 1800 and 1830.
Date
1941-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right tail, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.611.2/FRANKLIN Rm/APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right tail, twill tape tag
Inscription: "2 K - FRANKLIN ROOM/(Salem bow and arrow bed)/Pair tails -- head/Oct-Nov-Dec, Jan-Feb-Mar" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left tail, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.611.2/FRANKLIN Rm./APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left tail, twill tape tag
Inscription: "2 K - FRANKLIN ROOM/(Salem bow and arrow bed)/Pair tails -- head/Oct-Nov-Dec, Jan-Feb-Mar" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
47.5 (H) x 51.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
120.65 (H) x 131.445 (W)