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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.5572.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5572.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
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 1775-1850, this fabric was probably manufactured in Europe between 1840-1950.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "2010IMLSFF.7.1" [crossed out] verso: "1969.5572.1" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
10 (W) x 24 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.4 (W) x 60.96 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, include fringe.