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Bed hanging (Tester and valances)
1780-1790
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1972.0469.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1972.0469.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tester and valances)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was printed in France, either in Nantes or Beautiran, in about 1785.
Date
1780-1790
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
90 (H) x 48 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
228.6 (H) x 121.92 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical design repeat: 39 inches.