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Accession Number 1978.15.3 Title embroidered valance Category Bedding Object Type valance, bed Date Made 1930-1937 Place Made Asia: China, Sichuan, Chengdu Culture East Asian Cultural Region East Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques cotton; woven, plain; embroidered Measurements overall: 179 x 37.5 cm Description White cotton hand-woven valance embroidered with cross stitching in indigo dyed thread, with geopmetric designs forming stylized motifs. Credit Line Donated by H.B. and Mary Collier