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On Display: House - Baltimore Room
Door hanging (Valance)
1945-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1957.1340
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1340
Object Name
Door 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
India; India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This white cotton mull fabric was made in India for the European market in the 18th century.
Date
1945-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: "57.1340" (in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silver
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
44.5 (W) x 39 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
113.03 (W) x 99.06 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are overall