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Museum Collection
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Window hanging (Valance)
1938-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
Linen
Wool
Museum Object Number
1955.0749.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0749.006
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1730-1790, this needlework was probably executed in America in the 18th century.
Date
1938-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Label
Location:
Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription:
"55.749.6" (graphite)
Type:
Label
Location:
Reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription:
"BELLE ISLE - 2A/Top Bed Valance/Setpt-April, May, June" (typed)
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Linen
Wool
Techniques
Woven (plain)
Embroidered
Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
12 (W) x 83 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
30.48 (W) x 210.82 (L)
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