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Valance
1770-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.0125.019 F
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0125.019 F
Object Name
Valance
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Secondary Place of Origin
Rouen; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric used to make this valance was printed in Rouen, France between 1770 and 1790.
Date
1770-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "T1294" [over] "T1294 / 57.125.19 f / Dr. 64" (ink, graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Adhered to back of valance
Inscription: "23." (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Block printed
Dimensions (inches)
49.75 (W) x 13 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
126.365 (W) x 33.02 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52.
Vertical design repeat: 12.5 inches.