Object Number 1952.0354.001 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

Previously attributed to England, 1740-1760, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700-1800.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.354.1c / Cecil Rm. / APR - SEPT" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "3 F - CECIL / Left Window Val. / July - Aug - Sept" (typed)

Materials

Wool; Linen; Silk; Metal

Techniques

Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

12.25 (L) , 59.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.115 (L) , 151.13 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.