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Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascade)
Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oberkampf Factory
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0156.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0156.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascade)
Title
Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer); Oberkampf Factory (Fabric manufacturer)
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
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed at the Oberkampf manufactory in Jouy-en-Josas, France, c. 1806, using a pattern designed by J.B. Huet.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left tail, bottom right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.156.1/Lancaster/Jun-Oct [over] T33" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left tail, bottom right, cloth tag
Inscription: "LANCASTER ROOM 152.156/LEFT WINDOW" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Fable
- Morality
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
66 (W) x 112.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
167.64 (W) x 285.75 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 39.5 inches