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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1938-1966
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1966.1111.001 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1111.001 A, 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 attributed to Spain, 1670-1700, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900-1950 as a stylistic revival of late 17th century design.
Date
1938-1966
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "66.1111.1B / Hart / Oct-Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "HART ROOM #SZ / curtains / April-May-June (2) / Oct-Nov-Dec (4)" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
38.25 (W) x 29.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
97.155 (W) x 74.93 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, including trim.