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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.8628.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8628.002
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0841.002 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8628 / .002" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse side of valance
Inscription: "287 (encircled)" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
80 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
203.2 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, includes fringe.