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Window hanging (Curtain)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.2475
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2475
Object Name
Window hanging (Curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This curtainw was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made and embroidered (by hand) in Europe or North America beteween 1825 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.2475 [over] wet clean/Sept 30, 1970/#28" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1825-1850/Sus Fikioris/FM 1830-1840 [over] Shirring had/cord stitched over it, with/'Dangle' Tassel/#28" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, cloth tag
Inscription: "1st Floor/Landing" (black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Probably embroidered by hand.
Dimensions (inches)
30 (W) x 196 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
76.2 (W) x 497.84 (L)