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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8166.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8166.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1937 and 1957.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1850 and 1950.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "Stamper / blackwell / To be used / As guide" [over] "When / curtains / are Re / made" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0078.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8166 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
14 (W) x 21.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.56 (W) x 55.245 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe. Width taken at upper edge with window hanging folded as if for display.