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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1730-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1970.0197
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Fund for Collections Objects
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Object Number
1970.0197
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Date
1730-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: stitched to one corner
Inscription: "JOHN HANCOCK ? / HEADCLOTH / 70.197."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand and Machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
52.75 (H) x 57.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
133.99 (H) x 146.05 (W)
Measurement Notes
MEasurements are of the original headcloth. With backing it is 63''L x 66.5''W