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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 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1671 B
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 leftpinned on tag
Inscription:
"G69.1671/b" (graphite)
Type:
Label
Location:
Reverse, bottom left, twill tape
Inscription:
"2nd FLOOR HALL/TOP OF STAIRS" (typed)
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Silk
Techniques
Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
30.25 (W) x 108.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
76.835 (W) x 276.225 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall
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