Object Number 1952.0355.001 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

Part of a set of window hangings consisting of a pair of side curtains and a valance made in the 20th century from 18th century embroidered linen.

Secondary Place of Origin

England or United States, Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably embroidered in England, or possibly the United States between 1700-1800.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; lower right corner; typed in black ink, "3F - CECIL Pr. Curtains right window Oct-Nov"
2. Label; lower right corner; pencil script, "52.355.1b"
3. Label; lower right corner; directly on lining in red ink, "SEASON 4"

Materials

Linen; Wool; Silk

Techniques

Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

108.75 (L) , 34.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

276.225 (L) , 88.265 (W)

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.