Winterthur; Delaware; United States; North America
Materials
Wool
Cotton
Silk
Museum Object Number
1956.0593.001 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0593.001 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window treatment was made in the first half of the 20th century from fabric possibly produced in Europe between 1750 and 1800.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
These curtains were made in the early 20th century from fabric which was thought at the time of construction to have been made in England between 1750 and 1800.
Date
1930-1971
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: sewn to lower corner
Inscription: MAPLE ROOM/ LEFT CURTAIN/LEFT WINDOW/56.593.1B (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to lower corner
Inscription: 56.593.1b/Maple/Oct - Jan (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
Wool
Cotton
Silk
Dimensions (inches)
114.5 (H) x 45.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
290.83 (H) x 115.57 (W)
Measurement Notes
Width is measured without fringe. Fringe is one inch.