Canopy

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Canopy

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1014 a-c

Description

Blue damask canopy with a floral leaf pattern. The top and sides are straight. There is a Moorish character to the arches of the underside which have a blue and white braided border. On the left, right and center of the arches long blue and white bulbous tassels hang. Each tassel is made of wood and covered in five strands of fabric and netting. The back facing is wool. There is a padded thickness to the canopy. The interior padding is wool.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830 - 1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1014

MP.94.1014 A-C

MP.94.1014a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

56 in

Length

71 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 56 x 71 in. (142.2 x 180.3 cm)

Material

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: The colors are faded and the white has turned to off-white. The fabric covering the wood parts of the tassels is rotted away. The damask cover has some holes and the backing is discolored. The stitching along the top and sides is coming apart.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1015 - Chandelier - Related MP.94.1016 - Sofa - 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 MP.94.1013 - Canopy - Related

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

The material used for this canopy matches the material used to upholster the armchairs and sofa (MP.94.1011 & 1012; MP.94.1016).

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Southwest Bedroom Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room