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Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascades)
1930-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0650.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0650.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascades)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made in North America between 1930 and 1955.
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: recto: "55.650.2c/ Port Royal stair / Jan-June" verso: "T111" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
50.25 (W) x 48.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
127.635 (W) x 123.19 (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)