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Window hanging (Curtain)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1284.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1284.004 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
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 Italy, 1690-1710, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1870-1900.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: "2 M - PATUXENT north Window Curtain, & tieback hange left April-May- June Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: "57.1284.4a PATUXENT RM APR-SEPT" (in pencil block print)
Type: Label
Location: on lining lower right
Inscription: "SEASON #4" (stamped in red ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
134 (H) x 43 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
340.36 (H) x 109.22 (W)