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Museum Collection
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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 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0600.002 B
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
Previously this fabric was attributed to France, 1710-1735. The fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1800.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Label
Location:
reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription:
"56.600.2B / Walnut /Sept-Dec" (graphite)
Type:
Label
Location:
reverse, fabric label
Inscription:
"WALNUT BD. RM. / LEFT WINDOW/ CURTAIN/ 56.600.2B/ SEASON." (typed)
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Silk
Cotton
Synthetic fiber
Techniques
Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
41.5 (W) x 113 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
105.41 (W) x 287.02 (L)
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