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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1945-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
Museum Object Number
1957.1275 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1275 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously cataloged as Italy, 1730- 1760, the damask fabric was possibly made in Europe between 1725-1775.
Date
1945-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth label
Inscription: " 3F POWELL ROOM / Pair Window Curtains / April - May - June / Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed) "M57.127/5" (in ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1275 b / Powel Room / OCT - MAR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON #2 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
41.5 (W) x 109 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
105.41 (W) x 276.86 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include trim.