Object Number 1952.0342.003 B

Object Name

Window hanging (Side curtain)

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 dated 1780-1825, 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; "52.342.3b / Blue Rm / Jan-Mar" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, fabric label; "BLUE BED ROOM / LEFT CURTAIN / 52.342.3B" (typed)

Materials

Silk; Cotton

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

91.75 (L) , 29.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

233.045 (L) , 74.295 (W)

Object Description

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