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Bed valance fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1830

GUSN

GUSN-45804

Description

Rectangular; hemmed on bottom and one end, raw on opposite; casing for drawstring across top. Single green and red stenciled vine with flowers, buds and leaves thru middle. Stenciled loops and star border across bottom in green and red.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed valances
fragments
fustian
painting (coating)
stenciling
Fustian
Painted
Stenciled
CURTAIN, BED

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20.25 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1955.197

Places

Possibly Vermont (United States)
Possibly

Related Items

Title Bed valance fragment Accession Number 1955.196

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