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On Display: House - Hardenbergh Parlor
Window hanging (Valance)
Winterthur
1940-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Winterthur (Maker)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0328 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1952.0328 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Winterthur (Maker)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made in the Winterthur Sewing Room.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in England c. 1770.
Date
1940-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, left top corner
Inscription: "52.328c / Hardenbergh Parlor / Apr Sept" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, left top corner
Inscription: "HARDENBERGH PARLOR / VALANCE / 52.328 C-- T21" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Block printed
- Resist style
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
10.25 (H) x 56.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
26.035 (H) x 142.875 (W)
Measurement Notes
Width taken at upper edge.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 23 inches.