Museum Object Number1956.0607 C |
Window hanging (Pelmet)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Europe
Previously attributed to France, 1740-1785, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750-1775.
1949-1956
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "56.607 c / Mass. Hall / July-Oct" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, sewn on tag; "FRANKLIN - WALNUT HALL - 2 H / valance / July-August-Sept (3)" (typed)
3. Label; top; "Season 3" (in ink)
Silk; Wood; Linen
Woven (damask)
Hand-woven
24.25 (L) , 69 (W) , 14.25 (Repeat Height)
61.595 (L) , 175.26 (W) , 36.195 (Repeat Height)
Measurements overall. Fabric width: 19.75 inches, seam to seam.
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