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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1957.1276 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1276 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
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 attributed to France, c. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1850.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1276 b / Gold & White / Jan - June" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse upper corner, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 123" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse upper corner, fabric label
Inscription: "2 L GOLD AND WHITE ROOM / PAIR WINDOW CURTAINS / JAN FEB MAR / JULY AUG SEPT" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 79.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 202.565 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall