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On Display: House - Philadelphia Bedroom
Bed hanging (Valance)
1941-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.1296.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1296.002 A
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This is part of a set of bedhangings made in the 20th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: "Phila Bedroom Valance 57.1296.2a" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Machine and hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
11 (H) x 216 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.94 (H) x 548.64 (L)