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Window hanging (Pelmet)
1930-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0597.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0597.001 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Pelmet)
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: recto: "56.597.1 c / Maple Port / Royal Hall / Oct - Mar" verso: "#1" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, typed tag
Inscription: "MAPLE PORT ROYAL HALL 2D / valance / April - May - June (2) / Oct - Nov - Dec (4)" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: top
Inscription: "# I" (in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: top
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
63 (W) x 5 (D) x 14.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
160.02 (W) x 12.7 (D) x 36.83 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.