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Bed hanging (Valance)
1934-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1952.0346.001 G
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0346.001 G
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France and throught to have been woven in 1760, this fabric was likely woven in Europe between 1760 and 1785.
Date
1934-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.346.1g/Blue Rm/Oct-Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "3 M - BLUE ROOM/left bottom Bed Val/April-May-June/Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON # 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
16.75 (H) x 90.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
42.55 (H) x 230.505 (W)