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Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
1929-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Silver
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1338.001 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1338.001 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Tail or cascade)
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
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was hand-painted in China for the western export market between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: "57.1338.1a" (in ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper right on red tag
Inscription: "17" ( in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Silver
- Cotton
Techniques
- Painted
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Machine-stitched.
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 50.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 127.635 (L)