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Window hanging (Valance)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.0509 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0509 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
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in England between 1800 and 1830. It was probably made in Europe between 1750-1850.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "69.509 c / ESSEX HALL / OCT - MAR" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
61.125 (W) x 17.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
155.257 (W) x 43.498 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.