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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.1663 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1663 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 in the Mid-Atlantic between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably manufactured in Europe or North America between 1850 and 1900.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag, bottom right
Inscription: "G/1969.1663/c" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinnned on tag, bottom right
Inscription: "Mr. DuPont/dressing/Room/1 pair/1 valance [over] silk damask/19/medival (?)/Loyde Hyde?/source/old tape/Mrs/1950 Mrsls" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, cloth, upper left
Inscription: "DRESSING ROOM/ (new house)/curtain" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, stamped, upper left
Inscription: "21" (stamped in black)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
16 (W) x 50 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
40.64 (W) x 127 (L)