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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0598.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0598.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750-1850.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.598.2c / WALNUT R, / JAN - APR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth tag
Inscription: "3 G WALNUT / left window, valance / Jan - Feb - Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
66.5 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
168.91 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall