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On Display: House - Essex Hall
Bed hanging (Tester and headcloth)
1952-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.1588.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1588.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tester and headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Twilled silks such as this were produced in enormous quantities during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in France (Linda Eaton, 6/28/06).
Date
1952-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner, at head
Inscription: "2AA Wynkoop Room Bed Top (1) Jan., Feb., Mar (3) Jul., Aug., Sept." (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner, at head
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
120 (H) x 48 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
304.8 (H) x 121.92 (W)