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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1956.0600.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0600.002 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
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
The fabric used to make this curtain were probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1800.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.600.2A / Walnut /Sept-Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "WALNUT BD. RM. / RIGHT WINDOW/ CURTAIN/ 56.600.2A/ SEASON." (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
41 (W) x 113.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
104.14 (W) x 287.655 (L)