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On Display: House - Childs Room
Bed hanging (Miniature headcloth)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.0619 D
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0619 D
Object Name
Bed hanging (Miniature headcloth)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
These bed hangings were probably made in the Winterthur sewing room in the mid 20th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Europe, 1775-1825, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1900-1950.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on attached tag
Inscription: "69.619 D" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched and machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
11.5 (H) x 10 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.21 (H) x 25.4 (W)