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Window hanging (Curtain)

1850-1920

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Origin Notes

This window hanging was probably made in North America or Europe

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

The fabric was possibly made in France. Previously dated 1800-1815, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly between 1850-1900.

Date

1850-1920

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on red tag

Inscription: "M66.300.1" (ink)

Type: Label

Location: upper edge, stapled on tag

Inscription: "J.H. INC" (stamped in black) / #1657 / Pr. Curtains" (ink)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on tag

Inscription: "1800-1825 / Empire / Curtains / all ok / lining / fringe, tape" (graphite)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

60 (W) x 144.5 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

152.4 (W) x 367.03 (L)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall, include fringe

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