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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
1969.8628.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8628.003
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
Some of these damask panels are made from reproduction fabric, and are variations on the Pomegranate damask design popular since the 18th century. The original fabric panels were probably made in Europe between 1800 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0841.003 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8628 / .003" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse side of valance
Inscription: "287 (encircled)" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
53 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
134.62 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, includes fringe.