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Bed hanging (Tester)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1277.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1277.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tester)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1775-1800, this fabric could have been made in North America or Europe between 1800-1930.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "GOLD + WHITE" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "JAN FEB MAR / JULY AUG SEP" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "57.1277.3" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: upper slat
Inscription: "top" (in crayon)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
72.5 (H) x 52.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
184.15 (H) x 132.715 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall