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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1939-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.3041.001 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.3041.001 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1680-700, this window hanging was probably made in Europe between 1750 and 1800.
Date
1939-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.3041.1a / Flock / July - Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 3 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
20.375 (W) x 115.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
51.752 (W) x 292.735 (L)