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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.2513.002 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2513.002 B
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
Dated 1700-1775 by a previous cataloger, this crewel embroidery was probably made in the United States.
Date
1929-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.2513.2 a" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on tape label
Inscription: "WALNUT / ROOM" (written in black marker)
Type: Mark
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "E S / 8" (cross stitched in blue)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
- Cross stitched
Dimensions (inches)
36.25 (W) x 113.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
92.075 (W) x 287.655 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall