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Bed hanging (Tester and headcloth)
1952-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.1589.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1589.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tester and headcloth)
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: "58.1589.3 / WYNKOOP ROOM / JUN-DEC." verso: "Top / BED HANGING" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "WYNKOOP BED ROOM / BED TOP 58.1589.3" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
139.5 (H) x 47 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
354.33 (H) x 119.38 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, taken flat.