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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1965.2511.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2511.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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
Previously dated, 1700-1800, this crewel embroidery may be a 20th century imitation of 18th century crewel work.
Date
1929-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.2511.1" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "WALNUT / ROOM / left window / val." (graphite)
Type: Mark
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "E S / 8" (cross stitched in blue)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Dimensions (inches)
67 (W) x 10.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
170.18 (W) x 27.305 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall