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Bed hanging (Valance)
1941-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.1294 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1294 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, 1750-1775, this fabric was probably woven for apparel use in England or France between 1740-1760
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1294 A" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Philadelphia/Bedroom/57.1294" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
231.5 (H) x 11.375 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
588.01 (H) x 28.893 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.