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On Display: House - McIntire Bedroom
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1306.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1306.004
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
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was woven in France in the 19th century.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left, reverse
Inscription: "2 S SOUTH ROOM Back Bed Curtain Jan-Feb-March April May June" (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red ink on lining)
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: "57.1306.4 McIntire Sept-Apr" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
68.5 (H) x 55.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
173.99 (H) x 141.605 (W)