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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1940-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1957.1345.005 BB
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1345.005 BB
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
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 or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1900-1950.
Date
1940-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1345.5 / bb" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "1 C -- EMPIRE ROOM / Pr. curtains - left window/ left curtain & tieback / May-Nov." (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
47.5 (W) x 118.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
120.65 (W) x 300.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall; The fabric is 21.25 inches wide from seam to seam.