1952.0342.001 A,B through .004 A-C, Window hanging, Object card
  • 1952.0342.001 A,B through .004 A-C, Window hanging, Object card
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Window hanging (Side curtain)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

    Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

    Europe

  • Date:

    1934-1952

  • Materials:

    Silk; Cotton

  • Techniques:

    Woven (twill)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1952.0342.001 A


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Object Number

1952.0342.001 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

Previously dated 1780-1825, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750 and 1850.

Date

1934-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.342.1a / Blue Rm / Jan-Mar" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, fabric label; "BLUE BED ROOM / RIGHT CURTAIN / 52.342.1a" (typed)

Materials

Silk; Cotton

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

91.125 (L) , 31.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

231.458 (L) , 79.375 (W)

Object Description

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