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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1287.002 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1287.002 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This side curtain was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1775-1850, this fabric was probably manufactured in Europe between 1840 and 1950.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1287.2b/Pautexent/Nov.-Mar" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, cloth tag
Inscription: "PATUXENT ROOM 2M/curtains/July-Aug-Sept-OCt (3)" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
25.5 (W) x 112 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
64.77 (W) x 284.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements including trim.