Window hanging (Side curtain)
Museum Object Number1952.0355.002 B |
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin Notes
Part of a set of window hangings consisting of a pair of side curtains and a valance made in the 20th century from 18th century embroidered linen.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or United States, Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably embroidered in England, or possibly the United States between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label
1. Label; lower left corner; typed in black ink, "3F - CECIL Pr. Curtains right window Oct-Nov"
2. Label; lower left corner; pencil script, "52.355.2b"
3. Label; lower left corner; directly on lining in red ink, "SEASON 4"
Materials
Wool; Silk; Linen
Techniques
Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
110 (L) , 31.0625 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
279.4 (L) , 78.899 (W)
Object Description
Text available soon.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.