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Window hanging (Side curtain)

1929-1956

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 this fabric was attributed to France, 1710-1735. The fabrics used to make this curtain were probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.

Date

1929-1956

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on tag

Inscription: recto: "56.600.1B / Walnut /Sept-Dec" (graphite) verso: "French / 1725 -Damask" (blue ink)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, fabric label

Inscription: "WALNUT BD. RM. / LEFT WINDOW/ CURTAIN/ 56.600.IB/ SEASON." (typed)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

32.25 (W) x 113.25 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

81.915 (W) x 287.655 (L)

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