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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1951-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.1671 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1671 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This curtain was probably made in the Mid-Atlantic between 1951 and 1969 from fabric that was probably made in the mid-eighteenth century.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1760-1780, this fabric was probably made between 1750 and 1775.
Date
1951-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1671/a" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, twill tape
Inscription: "2nd FLOOR HALL/TOP OF STAIRS" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
30 (W) x 108.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
76.2 (W) x 275.59 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall