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Curtain (Ex-bed hanging)
1830-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0333.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0333.004
Object Name
Curtain (Ex-bed hanging)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was constructed in the United States probably soon thereafter.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in England, c. 1850.
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: label at bottom back of quilt
Inscription: "Essex room/ #1 left"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
35.25 (W) x 107.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
89.535 (W) x 272.415 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 60.
Vertical design repeat: 11 3/8" - an approximate measurement as the object has been quilted