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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
1930-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0597.001 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0597.001 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made in New York City or at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated c.1720, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750-1800.
Date
1930-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: " Maple - Port Royal / Hall / 56.597.1 b / Sept - Apr" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "MAPLE - PORT ROYAL HALL - 2D / curtains /April-May-June (2) / Oct-Nov-Dec (4)"
Type: Label
Location: reverse, stamped on lining
Inscription: "#2 #4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
26 (W) x 79.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
66.04 (W) x 201.295 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include trim.