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Bed hanging (Valance)
1775-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.3984.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3984.001
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Date
1775-1800
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
12.25 (H) x 81.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.12 (H) x 207.01 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch: 64
Vertical design repeat: 9 inches