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Window hanging (Pelmet)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1341.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1341.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Pelmet)
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 1750 to 1775, this fabric was probably manufactured in Europe between 1850 and 1950.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1341.2c / CHINESE PARLOR / JAN-MAR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "CHINESE SITTING ROOM - 1F / Valance - Corner window / Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "#2" (white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: upper edge of pelmet frame
Inscription: "#2" (red marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
71 (W) x 6 (D) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
180.34 (W) x 15.24 (D) x 38.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall