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Bed hanging (Tester)
1725-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1989.0010
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1989.0010
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tester)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1725-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left
Inscription: pencil script "89.10"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-stitched, with later machine stitching of the modern backing fabric.
Dimensions (inches)
50 (H) x 51.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
127 (H) x 130.175 (W)
Measurement Notes
The measurements of the original piece are given above. The measurements of the mounted piece are 74" L x 55" W.