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Window hanging (Pelmet)
1949-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1956.0607 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0607 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Pelmet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, 1740-1785, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750-1775.
Date
1949-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.607 c / Mass. Hall / July-Oct" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, sewn on tag
Inscription: "FRANKLIN - WALNUT HALL - 2 H / valance / July-August-Sept (3)" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: top
Inscription: "Season 3" (in ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
69 (W) x 24.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
175.26 (W) x 61.595 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. Fabric width: 19.75 inches, seam to seam.