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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1934-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0347.003 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0347.003 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1780 and 1830.
Date
1934-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "BLUE BD. RM. / BED SIDE / CURTAIN / 52.347.3A" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-stitched. Hand embroidered.
Dimensions (inches)
90.5 (H) x 31.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
229.87 (H) x 80.645 (W)
Measurement Notes
Overall measurements include fringe. Fringe is 1/2 inch long.