Valance Collection

Brimscombe Station, Gloucestershire, 1962
A view of Brimscombe Station in June 1962. The image was taken looking to the Gloucester direction and shows the main station building in the Brunel chalet style

Brimscombe Station, Gloucestershire, 1954
A view of Brimscombe Station in Gloucestershire, 1954. The image was taken from a train window looking towards Swindon. The Brunel chalet style main station building can be seen

Crewel Embroidery Valance, c. 1937. Creator: Lawrence Peterson
Crewel Embroidery Valance, c. 1937

Crewel Embroidered Valance, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Peterson
Crewel Embroidered Valance, c. 1936

Valance, c. 1938. Creator: Mae A. Clarke
Valance, c. 1938

Bed Curtain and Valance, United States, 1750/1800. Creator: Unknown
Bed Curtain and Valance, United States, 1750/1800

Valance for Tester, c. 1940. Creator: Charlotte Angus
Valance for Tester, c. 1940

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

Minute Men Valance, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Greene
Minute Men Valance, 1935/1942

Dining room window curtains, Regency style
6338608 Dining room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dining room window curtains, Regency style)

Venetian window and curtain, Regency style
6338610 Venetian window and curtain, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Venetian window and curtain, Regency style)

Drawing room curtains, Regency style
6338604 Drawing room curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room curtains, Regency style)

A vallance window curtain
6338606 A vallance window curtain by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: A vallance window curtain. Window with ornate pelmet or valance covering the top curtain rod)

Octagonal tent room, Regency style
6338597 Octagonal tent room, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Octagonal tent room, Regency style)

Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style
6338595 Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style)

Valance, England, 1620 / 60s. Creator: Unknown
Valance, England, 1620/60s

Valance, Nantes, c. 1788. Creator: Unknown
Valance, Nantes, c. 1788

Part of a Valance, Italy, Probably 1650 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Part of a Valance, Italy, Probably 1650/1700

Flounce (Possibly Valance from a Bed), Italy, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Flounce (Possibly Valance from a Bed), Italy, 1675/1750

Valance (Needlework), Italy, 1650 / 1700 (edging: 20th century). Creator: Unknown
Valance (Needlework), Italy, 1650/1700 (edging: 20th century)

Valance, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Valance, c. 1936

Portion from a Valance, England, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Portion from a Valance, England, 1701/25

Valance, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Valance, France, 19th century

Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750 / 1850. Creator: Unknown
Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750/1850

Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1799. Creator: Unknown
Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1799

Valance, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Valance, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875/1900

Shrine Surround, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Shrine Surround, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750/1800

Chintz Valance for Poster Bed, c. 1935. Creator: Raymond Manupelli
Chintz Valance for Poster Bed, c. 1935

Border or Valance, c. 1936. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Border or Valance, c. 1936

Valance (section), c. 1936. Creator: Helen E. Gilman
Valance (section), c. 1936

Valance, 1799 (cotton & silk)
2972830 Valance, 1799 (cotton & silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 113.4x126 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Qing dynasty (1644-1911)); Gift of Mrs

Arab-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Two-tone satin valance with gold embroidery, striped wool and silk curtains, harem screen. Planche 5. Croisee Style Arabe

Japanese-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Red lacquer wood frame with satin lambrequin, satin curtains, wooden mask, embroidered silk wall hangings, vase with ikebana. Planche 4

Seamstress wearing a valance, reign of Louis XIII of France (coloured engraving)
971820 Seamstress wearing a valance, reign of Louis XIII of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seamstress wearing a valance)

Surgissant tombant adhA rant valance 1934 oil
Surgissant, tombant, adherant, valance, 1934, oil on canvas, 99.8 x 73.3 cm, unmarked, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Davos/Graubunden 1889-1943 Zurich

Lower border fragment valance
Lower border fragment made into valance

Valance lion attacking man
Valance with lion attacking man

Valance

Valance arrangement fruit flowers
Valance with arrangement of fruit and flowers

Valance putti satyr supporting festoons
Valance with putti and satyr supporting festoons

Cosmetic Box Lid 1573-1615 Japan Momoyama Period
Cosmetic Box with Lid, 1573-1615. Japan, Momoyama Period (1573-1615). Wood with lacquer; valance: 19.7 x 26.7 x 33.4 cm (7 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 13 1/8 in.)

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Rough and Tumble -- Tumble pulls Aunt Janes best hat out of its box, watched by Rough from under the bed. Date: circa 1910

Advert for Celanese curtain ninon 1938
Light and Shade and.. Celanese curtain ninon. Hanging over the windows are soft folds of Celanese curtain ninon. So gossamer-fine it lets all possible light flood through. Date: 1938

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"Valance: A Journey through Time and Style" Step into the world of valances, where history meets elegance. From Brimscombe Station in Gloucestershire to the opulent drawing rooms of Regency style, these decorative window treatments have adorned spaces for centuries. In 1962, Brimscombe Station in Gloucestershire witnessed the charm of valances as they framed windows with grace. The year 1954 also saw their presence at this station, adding a touch of sophistication to its surroundings. Travel back even further to the 16th century when bed valances made their debut. Crafted from silk and linen between 1532-36, these luxurious additions transformed ordinary beds into regal sanctuaries. Fast forward to more recent times, where Minute Men Valance took center stage during the years 1935-1942. Created by Mina Greene, these valances showcased patriotism and artistic flair simultaneously. Regency style became synonymous with grandeur and refinement, evident in dining room window curtains that exuded timeless beauty. Venetian windows paired with delicate curtains added an air of romance to any space they graced while drawing-room curtains epitomized luxury within Regency interiors. A vallance window curtain transported onlookers into a realm where elegance met functionality seamlessly. Meanwhile, an octagonal tent room embraced Regency aesthetics by incorporating valances that enhanced its architectural splendor. Throughout history, England has been home to remarkable valance creations like those dating back to 1620/60s whose creators remain unknown but left behind a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship. Similarly mysterious is the Nantes valance from around 1788—a testament to France's contribution in this art form. As we delve into the world of valances across time and place, one thing remains constant—their ability to elevate any space with their sheer beauty and attention-grabbing allure.