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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1955.0630 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0630 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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. / VALANCE / 55.630c" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.630.b / ESSEX HALL / APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
12.5 (W) x 72.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.75 (W) x 184.785 (L)