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Bed hanging (Base valance)

1941-1956

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1870 and 1930.

Date

1941-1956

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Inscription

Location: On upper hem

Inscription: "FRANKLIN" (ink)

Type: Label

Location: Sewn on fabric label

Inscription: "2 K - FRANKLIN / left bottom Bed Valence / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)

Type: Label

Location: Pinned on tag

Inscription: "1966. / 1395.2 / C" (graphite)

Mark/Signature: No

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions (inches)

16 (H) x 93 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

40.64 (H) x 236.22 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements do not include fringe.

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