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Window hanging (Valance)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1957.1343.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1343.002 C
Object Name
Window 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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to England or France, 1780-1840, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900-1950.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse left, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "57.1343.2c / CHINESE PARLOR / JUL-SEPT" verso: "w/WHITE / MULL / CURTAINS" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1343.2 C / part of / PL side" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1343.2 C / part of / middle" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1343.2 C / part of / PR side" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1343.2 C / part of" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1343.2 C / part of / PR side" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Now used with / 57.1343.2 C / pieces / -1995" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on semicircular panels
Inscription: "#2 -R" (ink) "#2-C" (ink) "#2-L" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on valance lath
Inscription: "#2" (black marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
71 (W) x 5.75 (D) x 25.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
180.34 (W) x 14.605 (D) x 64.77 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. L is of longest tail.