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On Display: House - Maple-Port Royal Hall
Window hanging (Side curtain)
The Swing and the Litter
Westerling Factory, Dujardin
1930-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Westerling Factory (Printer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0596.002 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1956.0596.002 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Title
The Swing and the Litter
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Westerling Factory (Printer); Dujardin (Designer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This is part of a set of window hangings consisting of a pair of side curtains and a valance made in the 20th century from 18th century printed cotton made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Alsace; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous record this fabric was made in France in 1785 and was designed by Dujardin and printed at the Westerling Factory.
Date
1930-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: sewn to lower corner
Inscription: MAPLE PORT ROYAL HALL 2D/WINDOW CURTAINS/ 56.596.2a
Type: Label
Location: pinned to lining at lower corner
Inscription: 56.596.2a/Maple Port/Royal
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Printed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
111 (H) x 32 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
281.94 (H) x 81.28 (W)