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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0357.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0357.004
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
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 left corner
Inscription: in pencil, "52.357.4 Cecil Rm Apr-Sept"
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "3F - CECIL Bed curtain -left
Type: Inscription
Location: lower left corner, foot end
Inscription: Stamped in red, "SEASON 2"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
88.25 (H) x 32.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
224.16 (H) x 83.185 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall