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Window hanging (Valance)
L'Union de la France à l l'Amerique or The Union of France with America
Jean-Baptiste Huet
1949-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.8090.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8090.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Title
L'Union de la France à l l'Amerique or The Union of France with America
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
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
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in France, between 1785-1790, at Jouy.
Date
1949-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "North room / #2 right / Valance
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "T120 / study" [over] "T120 / study" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0749.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8090 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
78 (W) x 14 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
198.12 (W) x 35.56 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.