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Window hanging (Tieback)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8991.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8991.003
Object Name
Window hanging (Tieback)
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
This tassel was probably made in Europe. It is made in the style popular between 1600-1700, but it could be a later revival.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tag
Inscription: recto: "2010IMLSFF.43.3" [crossed out] verso: "2010.677.3" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: tag
Inscription: "M-77-D/ 17th century / Green & Gold / Tassel Original / Cond / $5.00" (black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
16.25 (L) x 2.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.3 (L) x 5.7 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. Tassel L: 3 inches.