Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
India, Asia
1930-1958
Cotton; Silk
Embroidered, Woven (plain), Tambour work
1958.0619.001 C
Object Number1958.0619.001 C |
Window hanging (Valance)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This window hanging was probably made in New York City or at Winterthur.
India, Asia
Previously dated 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made between 1700-1750 in India for the European market.
1930-1958
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "58.619.1 / c" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, fabric label; "Wentworth / 3 val / All year" (typed)
3. Label; reverse, on lining; "#1" (graphite)
Cotton; Silk
Embroidered, Woven (plain), Tambour work
10.25 (L) , 51.25 (W)
26.035 (L) , 130.175 (W)
Measurements overall
Text available soon.
[Book] Crill, Rosemary. 1999 Indian Embroidery.
• Examples used to attribute: p. 23, fig. 1; p. 28-29, fig. 6, 7; p. 34, fig. 15.