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On Display: House - Nemours Room
Window hanging (Valance)
1936-1938
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1322.001 D
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1322.001 D
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City. (See Notes.)
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in England circa 1820.
Date
1936-1938
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1322.1d / Nemours Rm / APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse top, twill tape label
Inscription: "2 V-NEMOURS / pr window curtains - right curtain / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
29.25 (W) x 38.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
74.295 (W) x 98.425 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52.