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Bed hanging (Base valance)
1940-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0326.005 E
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0326.005 E
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
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
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1870-1950, the linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900.
Date
1940-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse top corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.326.5c / Hardenbergh BR / Apr - Oct" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse top corner, twill tape tag
Inscription: "4L - HARDENBERGH BEDROOM / Bed Valance - right bottom / April-May-June , Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
18.125 (H) x 74 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46.04 (H) x 187.96 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall