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Bed hanging (Curtain fragment)
1790-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1968.0370.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Montgomery
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Object Number
1968.0370.005
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)
44.5 (H) x 39.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
113.03 (H) x 100.33 (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.