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Textile, printed (Ex-valance)
c. 1850 (1840-1860)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3589.003 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3589.003 A
Object Name
Textile, printed (Ex-valance)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This textile was probably printed in North America in about 1850.
Date
c. 1850 (1840-1860)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on Red tag
Inscription: "dr 55 / T2244 / study / 69.3589.3A" [over] 69.3589.3A / T2244 / D55 / study / 69.3589.3A" (graphite, ink)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Cylinder printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
24.625 (W) x 29 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
62.547 (W) x 73.66 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 56.
Vertical design repeat: 6.5 inches.