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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1930-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0650.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0650.002 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This textile was probably printed in America between 1830 and 1850.
Date
1930-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.650.2 a / Port Royal stair / Jan-June" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label and lining
Inscription: "Port Royal / Stairway / 2" to 3" fl./2 pair / Oct - Jan[crossed out] / Apr-Jul[crossed out]" (typed) "Nov Dec /May June" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "3 -2 FLOOR" (red crayon)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
25.25 (W) x 115.875 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
64.135 (W) x 294.322 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 15 3/8 inches
Selvedge width: 25 1/8 inches (RGW, 07/30/2013)