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Bed hanging (Curtain fragment)
1790-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1968.0370.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Montgomery
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Object Number
1968.0370.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Curtain fragment)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This bed curtain was printed in England in about 1795. Blue threads are present in the selvedges.
Date
1790-1800
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Block printed
Dimensions (inches)
52.5 (H) x 26 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
133.35 (H) x 66.04 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
Vertical design repeat: 17 5/8 inches
Horizontal design repeat: Horizontal repeat works
Selvedge width: 27.50 inches