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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1955.0746.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0746.003
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in the United States between 1725-1775
Date
1938-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.746.3 /American / 1725-1775" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.746.3" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "2 A -- BELLE ISLE ROOM / Pair curtains - right window / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
34.75 (W) x 113.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
88.265 (W) x 287.655 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall