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Bed valance

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-25741

Description

One of three valances, w/ corner cascades pieced of glaze cotton of dark brown-purple ground w/ clusters of roses and stems and hydrangeas and stems w/ gimp type trimming along all sides except top; backed in tan glazed cotton.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed valances
chintz
cotton (textile)
fringe
glazing (coating)
weaving
piecing
Hanging, Bed
Valance, Bed
Valance, Bed

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

53 x 125 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Frances R. Morse

Accession Number

1929.336A

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