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On Display: House - Cecil Bedroom
Bed hanging (Base valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0356.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0356.004 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
The palampore used for the side curtains and base valance was probably made between 1775 and 1825.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.356.4 a" (in blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "3 F/ CECIL / Right Bottom Bed Val. / Dec. / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Mark
Location: left corner
Inscription: See multimedia for image
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Painted
- Resist
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
12.25 (H) x 89.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.12 (H) x 227.965 (W)
Measurement Notes
Width is measured at the lower edge.