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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0508 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0508 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1720-1760, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1880-1940 as a revival.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.508 b / Cecil S.R. / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "Cecil Sitting Room / Right curtain / 69.508 b" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
35.75 (W) x 105.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
90.805 (W) x 268.605 (L)