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Window hanging (Side curtain)

1929-1969

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America

Origin Notes

This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to mid-18th century India, this fabric was probably made and embroidered in Europe or North America between 1850 and 1950 as a revival of earlier fabrics.

Date

1929-1969

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Label

Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse

Inscription: "ESSEX DRESSING RM. / LEFT CURTAIN / 55.630b" (typed)

Type: Label

Location: Pinned on tag

Inscription: "55.630.b / ESSEX HALL / APR-SEPT" (graphite)

Type: Label

Location: Pinned on tag

Inscription: "Essex Dr. / Rm. / Indian silk / needlework / chainstitch / mid 18th / century" (blue ink)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Cotton
Silk

Techniques

Woven (twill)
Embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

31.5 (W) x 103.5 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

80.01 (W) x 262.89 (L)

Window hanging (Side curtain)

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Window hanging (Side curtain)

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