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Bed hanging (Valance)
1936-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1957.1321.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1321.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
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
This fabric (1955.0072) was woven in the 1940s to 50s to match a piece that, according to du Pont family tradition, came to America with Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (57.1321.1 and.4, used for the bedcover).
Date
1936-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: "57.1321.2" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
14 (H) x 270 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.56 (H) x 685.8 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall