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Bed hanging (Valance)
1941-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1294 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1294 B
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
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, 1750-1775, this fabric was probably made between 1900-1950 in Europe or North America.
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1294 b / Phila B/rm / SEPT - APR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-woven.
Dimensions (inches)
11.25 (H) x 56.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
28.57 (H) x 144.145 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall