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Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0341.003 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0341.003 B
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.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, c.1780, this fabric was probably embroidered between 1775-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on white tag
Inscription: "52.341.3b / ALBany Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "Albany Room 3K / 1 top side valance / Apr - May - June /Oct -Nov. - Dec." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: on lining
Inscription: "right" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: swag, tyvek tag
Inscription: "52.341.3b" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (satin)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
13.5 (H) x 76 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.29 (H) x 193.04 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, L includes fringe, W taken at top edge