Museum Object Number1952.0355.001 C |
Window hanging (Valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Europe or North America
Previously attributed to England, 1725-1775, this valance is probably a 20th century piece made to imitate 18th century English or American crewel embroidery.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.355.1 c / new tag added 1/05." (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.355.1 c / Cecil B-Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
3. Label; reverse, cloth tag; "3 F - CECIL / Valances / right window / Oct - March" (typed)
4. Label; reverse, on lining; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Wool; Silk; Linen
Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork
13.25 (L) , 67.75 (W)
33.655 (L) , 172.085 (W)
Measurements overall.
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.