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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1934-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0345.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0345.001
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, this fabric was proabably made in Europe (possibly France) between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1934-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.345.1/Blue/Jan-Mar"(graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, twill tape
Inscription: "BLUE ROOM 3M/Bed Back Hanging/Jan-Feb-Mar." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper surface, bottom edge
Inscription: ".-./8/W" (embroidered)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
64 (H) x 90.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
162.56 (H) x 229.87 (W)