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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1962-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Museum Object Number
1955.0661 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0661 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This side curtain was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as having been made in France between 1790 and 1820, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1840 and 1950.
Date
1962-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "SHERATON Rm/55.661 a/JAN-JUN" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
34.0625 (W) x 95 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
86.519 (W) x 241.3 (L)