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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1970.0501.004 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1970.0501.004 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably manufactured in Europe or the United States between 1850 and 1950.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "70.501.4c/valance" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: Valance #4 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Cloth
Inscription: "SITTING ROOM/(new house)/valance/IV" (typed and marker)
Type: Label
Location: Stamp
Inscription: 4 (stamped in black)
Type: Label
Location: Inscription
Inscription: [effaced inscription in pencil or marker]
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
69.75 (W) x 21.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
177.165 (W) x 54.61 (L)