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Window hanging (Valance)
General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
1930-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0609 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0609 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Title
General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
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
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably printed in the United States circa 1848.
Date
1930-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper left, cloth tag
Inscription: "WISTERIA HALL/56.609c" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Zachary Taylor
- Military
- Political figure
- President
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Cylinder printed
Dimensions (inches)
10 (H) x 73.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.4 (H) x 187.325 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 76.
Vertical design repeat: 15 inches.