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Window hanging (Valance)
1939-1965
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.3041.004 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.3041.004 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750 and 1800.
Date
1939-1965
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "65.3041.4c / Flock Room / July - Dec" reverse: "#4" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: top board
Inscription: "Flock Room" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: on board
Inscription: "SEASON 3 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: cloth label
Inscription: "FLOCK ROOM / 1S / valance - N.W. / (Apr - May - June)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
52.5 (W) x 2.125 (D) x 21.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
133.35 (W) x 5.397 (D) x 54.61 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall