Canopy

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Canopy

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1013

Description

Hexagonal canopy with wood frame with a gauze-like canopy with a floral pattern on it. The canopy hangs from the frame in seven Gothic-like points. The center of the underside has a gauze rosette with a brass rosette at its center. The back of the frame has a bluish-green braided rope, knotted at both ends and attached to the frame. The left side of the frame has a brass shell and leaf fixture nailed to it. The interior of the canopy is wool.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830 - 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

31-1/2 in

Width

36 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 31 1/2 x 36 x 2 1/2 in. (80 x 91.4 x 6.4 cm)

Material

Metal Unspecified, Wool, Fabric, brass, Pine ?

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Damaged almost beyond recognition. All fabrics are torn, missing and/or very dirty. Some brass fixtures are missing.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1015 - Chandelier - Related MP.94.1016 - Sofa - Related MP.94.1014 a-c - Canopy - Related MP.94.1012 - Armchair - Related MP.94.1008 a-d - Bed - Related MP.94.1009 - Bookcase - Related MP.94.1010 - Desk - Related MP.94.1011 - Armchair - Related

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Southwest Bedroom