Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
1940-1952
Cotton; Linen
Printed, Woven (plain)
1952.0337 D
Object Number1952.0337 D |
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This side curtain was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
The fabric was probably made in Scotland, c. 1790-1795. Previously attributed in England or the United States, c. 1780-1800.
1940-1952
1. Label; reverse, lower right ; "52.337d / Simsbury Rm" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, lower right; "SIMSBURY ROOM / Oct to July" (typed)
Cotton; Linen
Printed, Woven (plain)
38 (L) , 24.25 (W) , 13.5 (Repeat Height)
96.52 (L) , 61.595 (W) , 34.29 (Repeat Height)
Measurements do not include twill tape loops at upper edge of curtain. Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 72.
Text available soon.
[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1970 Printed Textiles: English and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Description and examples of floral trail prints, pg. 137-140.
[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1970 Printed Textiles: English and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Textile with same pattern, p. 137, fig. 104
[Catalogue] Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Information on Carlisle prints, p. 13, #30
[Catalogue] Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Information on date, materials, technique and style, p. 14, #46
[Chapter] Bide, Martin. Secrets of the Printer's Palette, Colors & Dyes in Rhode Island Quilts [Book] Welters, Linda & OrdoƱez, Margaret. Down by the Old Mill Stream: Quilts in Rhode Island. 83-121.
• Information on mordant style, pp. 88, 101-104
[Other] Research for Printed Textiles completed by Linda Eaton.
• Block Prints: Floral Trails: Information on place and date of manufacture.