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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1940-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0326.003 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0326.003 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This side curtain was probably made between 1940 (the installation date for the Hardenbergh Bedroom) and 1950 using fabric woven between 1850-1900 and embroidered between 1870-1950.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This embroidered linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850 and 1900 and embroidered between 1870 and 1950.
Date
1940-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.326.3a/Hardenbergh Br/Apr-Oct" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, cloth tag
Inscription: "HARDENBERGH BEDROOM/BED CURTAIN/RIGHT SIDE AT FOOT/52.326 3 A" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
75.25 (H) x 25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
191.13 (H) x 63.5 (W)