Object Number 1957.1340

Object Name

Door hanging (Valance)

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

India, India, Asia

Secondary Origin Notes

This white cotton mull fabric was made in India for the European market in the 18th century.

Date

1945-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; lower right corner; "57.1340" (in black ink)

Materials

Cotton; Silver

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

39 (L) , 44.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

99.06 (L) , 113.03 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are overall

Object Description

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