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Window hanging (Valance)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.0508 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0508 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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 C / Cecil Sit Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "ESSEX SITTING ROOM / 3 H / valance" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "SEASON # 1-3" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
58 (W) x 21.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
147.32 (W) x 54.61 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, including trim.