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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1957.1304 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1304 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
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 between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably woven and embroidered in Europe or North America between 1800 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, Pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1304 C" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, center, twill tag
Inscription: "MONTMORENCI STAIR HALL - /valance/April-May-June (2)/July-Aug-Sept (3)/Oct-May-Dec (4) (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, centter, pinned on tag
Inscription: "71 [over] 71" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 173 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 439.42 (L)