Bed valance
possibly 17th century
Medium/TechniqueLinen; point, Punto tirato or tela tirata, drawn-work
Dimensions375 x 73 cm (147 5/8 x 28 3/4 in.); Legacy dimension: .73 x 3.75 not including fringe
Credit LineGift in the name of Abby L. Tyler
Accession number33.22
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ProvenanceCharles Hitchcock Tyler (b. 1863 - d. 1931), Boston [see note 1]; 1933, given by Mr. Tyler's estate to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 2, 1933)
NOTES:
[1] Karl Singer, the executor of the Tyler estate, came across MFA accession nos. 33.22 and 33.23 while cleaning out Mr. Tyler's home. Attached to them was a note from Mrs. Tyler saying that they were intended for the MFA. They were subsequently given in Abby L. Tyler's name.
NOTES:
[1] Karl Singer, the executor of the Tyler estate, came across MFA accession nos. 33.22 and 33.23 while cleaning out Mr. Tyler's home. Attached to them was a note from Mrs. Tyler saying that they were intended for the MFA. They were subsequently given in Abby L. Tyler's name.
17th century
17th century
17th century
17th century
early 16th century