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Bed hanging (Valance)
1775-1785
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.3978.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3978.001
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This valance is made from fabric that was printed in England in about 1780.
Date
1775-1785
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.3978.1 / U-5-b" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "T1158 / study / 69.3978" [over] "T1158 / study / 69.3978" (ink, graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
12.5 (H) x 111.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.75 (H) x 282.575 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical Design Repeat: 32.25 inches.
Selvedge width: 27.75 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52.