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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1966
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1966.1252.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1252.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in England in about 1815.
Date
1929-1966
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "66.1252.2 / c" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "VISITORS SITTING ROOM SM / Valances 2/ April-May-June / July-Aug-Sept. Oct.-Nov.-Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
45.75 (W) x 14.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
116.205 (W) x 37.465 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 80.
Vertical design repeat: 23 1/4 inches.