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Bed hanging (Base valance)
1941-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0611.008
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0611.008
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This base valance was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe or North America between 1780 and 1850.
Date
1941-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper left corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.611.8/Franklin Rm./APr-SEP" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, lower right corner
Inscription: "3 K - FRANKLIN ROOM (SALEM bow and arrow bed)/Bed valance - left bottom/Oct-Nov-Dec , Jan-Feb-Mar) (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
16.5 (H) x 93.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.91 (H) x 238.125 (W)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe.