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On Display: House - Patuxent Room
Bed hanging (Tassels)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
- Metal
Museum Object Number
1957.1282.002 F
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1282.002 F
Object Name
Bed hanging (Tassels)
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This tassel was made in Europe, possibly France, between 1750-1800.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tag tied to the cord
Inscription: "57.1282.2F" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
- Metal
Dimensions (inches)
93.5 (H) x 4 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
237.49 (H) x 10.16 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
OL pertains to tassels and cord. Tassel L: 8.0 inches.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Boudet, Pierre & Gomond, Bernard. 1981 La passementerie. 160.
• Similar example used to date: p. 140Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.Book: Musée des Arts décoratifs. 1973 Des Dorelotiers aux Passementiers.
• Similar example made between 1774-1792, p. 30-31