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On Display: House - Cecil Bedroom
Bed hanging (Valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0356.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0356.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made in either New York City or at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this palampore was made between 1775 and 1825.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.356.3" (in blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "3 F/ CECIL / Top Bed Val./ Dec. / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Painted
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
241 (H) x 14 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
612.14 (H) x 35.56 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. L taken at lower edge.