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1952.0342 C Window hanging, valance
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Window hanging (Valance)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

    Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

    Europe

  • Date:

    1934-1952

  • Materials:

    Silk; Linen; Cotton

  • Techniques:

    Woven (twill)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1952.0342.004 C


  • Complete Details



Object Number40138

1952.0342.004 C

Object Name

Window 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

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

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; "52.342.4c / Blue B/rm / JAN - MAR" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, cloth label; "BLUE BED ROOM / WINDOW VALANCE / LEFT OF FIREPLACE / 52.342.4c" (typed)

Materials

Silk; Linen; Cotton

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

70 (L) , 10.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

177.8 (L) , 26.67 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

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