Bedhanging

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bedhanging

Entry/Object ID

PM.86.1 a-e

Description

Headcloth, valance (with slight scalloping at each corner), pair of side curtains, and dust ruffle of antique red and white checked cotton; lined with linen, and trimmed with linen tape; constructed circa 1969.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

PM.86.1

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Curtains

Height

69-1/2 in

Width

40 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 69 1/2 x 40 in. (176.5 x 101.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Headcloth

Height

48 in

Width

54 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 48 x 54 in. (121.9 x 137.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Ruffle

Height

11-7/8 in

Width

54 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 7/8 x 54 in. (30.2 x 137.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Valance

Height

11-7/8 in

Width

77 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 7/8 x 77 in. (30.2 x 195.6 cm)

Material

Linen, Tape, Cotton

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Surface dirt.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Note in object file states: "NE Chamber Second Chamber"; note on object card states: "PM: Northeast chamber"; this object has not been seen for an extended period during which several inventories were completed, so it has been declared missing [Jessa J. Krick, 12/3/2009] Appraisal p.64 (listed with tester bedstead) Rev. 1977.

Note Type

General Note

Note

*Stored underneath the bed in a box with other bedhangings. 3/6/00 (JTR)