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Window hanging (Pelmet)

1930-1957

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: "57.1341.3c / CHINESE PARLOR / JAN-MAR" (graphite)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, twill tape label

Inscription: "CHINESE SITTING ROOM - 1F / Valance - window near door / Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, on lining

Inscription: "#3" (white chalk)

Type: Label

Location: upper edge of pelmet frame

Inscription: "#3" (red marker)

Type: Label

Location: front lower corner

Inscription: "5720" (black ink)

Type: Label

Location: reverse, pinned on tag

Inscription: "57.1341.3c" (graphite)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

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

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