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Window hanging (Valance)
1937-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.1344.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1344.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window treatment was made in the first half of the 20th century from fabric possibly produced in Europe between 1750 and 1800.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
These curtains were made in the early 20th century from fabric which was thought at the time of construction to have been made in Europe between 1750 and 1800. Dating plain weave fabric is problematic.
Date
1937-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to lining on upper right corner
Inscription: 57.1344.2c/Chinese Parlor/ Oct - Dec (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to lining on upper right corner
Inscription: 1 F - SITTING ROOM/Valance, right window/Jan-Feb-Ma r /2
Type: Label
Location: Stamped on lining at upper right
Inscription: Season 4 (in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
71 (W) x 12.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
180.34 (W) x 31.75 (L)
Measurement Notes
Returns are 6 inches long.