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Window hanging (Tieback)
1820-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.2933 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2933 A, B
Object Name
Window hanging (Tieback)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This tieback was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The tieback and tassel components were possibly made in Europe between 1815 and 1820 (Restauration and Louis Philippe styles).
Date
1820-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.2933a" and "69.2933b" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
7.5 (W) x 36 (L) x 4 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.05 (W) x 91.44 (L) x 10.16 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter=diameter for each tasssel
Measurements for B: L=34.000 ; W=9.000 ; Dia= 3.500.