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Window hanging (Valance)
1941-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1326.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1326.002 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.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe in the 19th century.
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "57.1326.2/ c" verso: "valance" (graphite and ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape label
Inscription: "2X - LIBRARY / Valance, left window North / Oct- Nov- Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
63 (W) x 10.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
160.02 (W) x 27.305 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include fringe.