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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1929-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Museum Object Number
1957.1313.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1313.003
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, between 1780-1800, this fabric was probably woven in Europe between 1780-1825.
Date
1929-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "57.1313./3" verso: "back" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth label
Inscription: "SOUTH ROOM / Oct-July " (typed)
Type: Label
Location: on lining
Inscription: "BACK HANGING" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
84 (H) x 57.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
213.36 (H) x 145.415 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall