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Window hanging (Curtain)
1850-1920
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1966.0300.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1966.0300.002
Object Name
Window hanging (Curtain)
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: "M66.300.2" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper edge, stapled on tag
Inscription: recto: "J.H. INC" (stamped in black) / #1657 / Pr. Curtains" verso: "7 yd 28 at 42" wd/ 7 yd of Border / 3 yd 12" fring / yardage for the / Pair of curtains / very good / cond" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (compound)
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
61 (W) x 145 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
154.94 (W) x 368.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, include fringe