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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0653.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0653.001 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1955.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England between 1770 and 1790.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.653.1c/HAMPTON Rm/JAN-Mar[over]/T14" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "3 W -- NEW YORK/Valence - east window/Jan-feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Resist style
Dimensions (inches)
12.25 (W) x 84 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.115 (W) x 213.36 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
Vertical design repeat: 27.50 inches
Horizontal design repeat: No the panel has been cut
Selvedge width: The panels width is at least 36 inches, but the true selvedge width is unable to be determined as the panel has been stitched into a curtain panel (RGW, 03/15/2013)