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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0588.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0588.001 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1750-1780, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to reverse (white tag)
Inscription: "56.588.1c/ Maple Bedroom/ Jan. Sept."
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to reverse (white twill)
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to reverse under velcro (white cloth)
Inscription: (obscured) "Win. Val."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Stamped
Dimensions (inches)
68 (W) x 13.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
172.72 (W) x 34.925 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is measured at the top edge.