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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)

1930-1956

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: " 56.597.2b / Maple - Port Royal / Hall / 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: "SEASON #2 #4" (stamped in red)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

26 (W) x 80 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

66.04 (W) x 203.2 (L)

Measurement Notes

Measurements include trim.

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