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Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascade)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1328.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1328.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascade)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in France between 1850-1910.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "1st Floor / landing" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "Centerville / Stairway / Ent. to 1 fl. / 1 pair / Oct-Jul" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Readbourne / Stair" [over] "57.1328" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "1957.1328 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
48 (W) x 107.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
121.92 (W) x 273.05 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length of right tail to tip of tapered end: 107.5 inches. Width: 30 inches.
Length of left tail to tip of tapered end: 60 inches. Width: 30.5 inches.
Above width includes width of valance.