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Window hanging (Curtain)
J. P. Meillier et Cie
1785-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1974.0136.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. J. Paul Heinel
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Object Number
1974.0136.004
Object Name
Window hanging (Curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Origin Notes
This window hanging is made from fabric that was printed by J.P. Meillier et Cie in Beautiran, near Bordeaux, in France in about 1795.
Date
1785-1800
Subject(s)
- "L'Art d'aimer"
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Copper plate printed
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
96.5 (W) x 96.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
245.11 (W) x 245.11 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 48.