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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0631 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0631 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or France; United Kingdom or France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably printed in England or France c. 1839.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.631/c/T119.1" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper right, cloth
Inscription: "ESSEX-ALBANY HALL (3 KK)/valance/July-Aug-Sept (3)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Andrew Jackson
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- John Q. Adams
- President
- Political figure
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Cylinder printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
59.5 (W) x 14.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
151.13 (W) x 36.83 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2011).
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 84.
Vertical design repeat: 14 1/4 inches.
Selvedge width: 24 1/2 inches (at least).