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Bed hanging (Base valance)

1929-1952

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States; North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This linen fabric was probably embroidered in America in the late eighteenth century, possibly 1725-1800.

Date

1929-1952

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on tag

Inscription: "52.357.9" (graphite)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on tag

Inscription: "52.357.9 / American / 1725-1800" (graphite)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, twill tape label

Inscription: "SEASON 2" (stamped in red)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, twill tape label

Inscription: "3F - CECIL / Bed valence-left bottom / Oct-Nov. / April-May-June" (typed)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions (inches)

11.5 (H) x 78.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

29.21 (H) x 200.025 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

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