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Window hanging (Valance)
1951-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1671 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1671 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This curtain, formerly displayed at Du Pont's Cottage at Winterthur, was probably made for use 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 1750-1775.
Date
1951-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.1671 c" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth tag
Inscription: "2d FLOOR HALL / (new house) / festoon" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "20" (stamped in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
62 (W) x 24 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
157.48 (W) x 60.96 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, including trim