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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0357.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0357.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Part of a set of bed hangings consisting of a headcloth, two side curtains, bedcover, foot base valance, two side base valances, set of two side valances and a foot valance made in the 20th century for H.F. du Pont from linen embroidered in the late18th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably embroidered in the United States between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "3F - CECIL Back Bed curtain
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: pencil script, ""52.357.2 Cecil Rm Apr-Sept"
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: stamped in red ink, "SEASON 2"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
37.25 (H) x 65.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
94.62 (H) x 166.37 (W)