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Window hanging (Pelmet)
1934-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1957.1349.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1349.001 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 in New York City or at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in England between 1805 and 1807.
Date
1934-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: top, typed tag
Inscription: "MARLBORO RM (5 VAL) / 1" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: top, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1349.1c / MARLBORO RM / APR-SEPT" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
55 (W) x 2.25 (D) x 13 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
139.7 (W) x 5.715 (D) x 33.02 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall for pelmet.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
Vertical design repeat: 12 5/8 inches.
Selvedge width: 27 3/8 inches.