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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1940-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0326.005 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0326.005 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1870-1950, this linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900.
Date
1940-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse lower corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.326.5a / Hardenbergh / B.R. / Apr - Oct" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse lower corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "HARDENBERGH BED ROOM / BACK BED CURTAIN / 52.326.5A" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse upper corner
Inscription: "HARDENBERGH" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
78.75 (H) x 79.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
200.03 (H) x 202.565 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. OW taken at lower edge.