Object Number 1957.1304 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 between 1929 and 1969.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably woven and embroidered in Europe or North America between 1800 and 1850.

Date

1929-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Reverse, left, Pinned on tag; "57.1304 C" (ink)
2. Label; Reverse, center, twill tag; "MONTMORENCI STAIR HALL - /valance/April-May-June (2)/July-Aug-Sept (3)/Oct-May-Dec (4) (typed)
3. Label; Reverse, centter, pinned on tag; "71 [over] 71" (graphite)

Materials

Cotton; Silk; Wood

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

173 (L) , 24 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

439.42 (L) , 60.96 (W)

Object Description

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