Object Number 1951.0016 B

Object Name

Window hanging (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 between 1936 and 1969.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1900 and 1950.

Date

1936-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "51.16b" (black ink)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "51.16b" (graphite)
3. Label; Loose paper label found in box; "51.16 a-d / Montmorenci Str. Hall / 6th floor. / Mull curtains" (graphite)
4. Label; Fabric label sewn on reverse; "MONTMORENCI STAIR HALL / (3R) / arch wind. / curtain" (typed)

Materials

Cotton

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

71.75 (L) , 26 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

182.245 (L) , 66.04 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements include fringe approximately 2 inches long.

Object Description

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