Window hanging (Side curtain)

Museum Object Number 1952.0326.001 A

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

This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in Europe between 1740-1780. It is probably French.

Date

1940-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, fabric label; "HARDENBERGH BED ROOM / WINDOW CURTAIN / 52.326.1a" (typed)
2. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.326.1a / Hardenbergh BR / Apr-Oct" (graphite)

Materials

Cotton; Wool

Techniques

Woven, Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

80.25 (L) , 25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

203.835 (L) , 63.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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