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Window hanging (Side curtain)
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
1957.1326.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1326.004 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
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 between 1640-1700.
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1326.4 / a"(ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape label
Inscription: "2X - LIBRARY / Pr. Curtains, right window North / Oct- Nov- Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
41.75 (W) x 132 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
106.045 (W) x 335.28 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall