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Bed hanging (Curtains and valance)
1952-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.1589.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1589.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Curtains and valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric, previously dated 1750-1800, was probably made between 1750-1850 in Europe.
Date
1952-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Label
Location:
reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription:
recto: "58.1589.2 / WYNKOOP RM / JUL-DEC" verso: "BACK/ BED / HANGING" (graphite)
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Silk
Techniques
Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
64 (H) x 69 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
162.56 (H) x 175.26 (W)
Measurement Notes
W is of valance, hanging; L is of curtain from its upper attachment point. Valance L at center: 10.5 inches.
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