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On Display: House - McIntire Bedroom
Bed hanging (Valance)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1306.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1306.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made between 1800 and 1900.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left
Inscription: "2 S SOUTH ROOM Top Bed Valence[sic] Jan-Feb-March April-May-June" (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: "57.1306.3" (in ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
15.5 (H) x 208.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
39.37 (H) x 529.59 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Bed hanging from set published: p. 22, 88Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.