Object Number 1952.0355.002 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.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to England, 1725-1775, this valance is probably a 20th century piece made to imitate 18th century English or American crewel embroidery.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.355.2 / Probably [crossed out] / English / 1725-1775 / or European" (in graphite)
2. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.355.2 c / Cecil B-Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
3. Label; reverse, cloth tag; "3 F - CECIL / Valances / left window / Oct - Nov" (typed)
4. Label; reverse, on lining; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)

Materials

Wool; Silk; Linen

Techniques

Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

13.25 (L) , 68.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

33.655 (L) , 173.355 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

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.