Bedhanging

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bedhanging

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.288

Description

Pillar print bedhangings: print shows columns alternating with floral designs; columns have acanthus leaf capitals, topped by baskets of fruit with a bird, evenly spaced on each one; columns are red with rows of yellow and white dots, alternating with lanes of pink to form stripes; baskets of fruit hold grapes, apples, and peaches; predominant colors in the print are pink, red, blue, green and gold.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1815 - 1825

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Back Curtains

Length

65 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 65 in. (165.1 cm)

Dimension Description

Bed curtains

Length

84 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 84 in. (213.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Dust Ruffle

Width

17 in

Length

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 x 17 in. (43.2 x 43.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Dust Ruffle

Length

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 in. (43.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Valance

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Material

Chintz

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.63.287 - Bed - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Tower Bedroom, Second Floor, Not specified