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Bed hanging (Valance)
1820-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1972.0034
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leon F. S. Stark
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Object Number
1972.0034
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1820-1840
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
24 (H) x 140.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (H) x 356.235 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 13.5 inches
Selvedge width: 23.625 inches
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Sykas, Philip Anthony. 10//2000 Material Evidence: Nineteenth Century Calico Printers' Pattern Books. 275-343 Ph.D. The Manchester Metropolitan University Department of Textiles/Fashion
• Information on roller and cylinder printing, pp. 276-312Book: Montgomery, Florence. 1970 Printed Textiles: English and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Information on fancy machine grounds, pp. 307, 336.