//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Window hanging (Side curtain)
1934-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1349.005 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1349.005 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This side curtain 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: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1349.5a/MARLBORO Rm./APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, cloth tag
Inscription: "Red Marl-/boro-5 prs/Jul-Oct" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
25.5 (W) x 59.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
64.77 (W) x 151.13 (L)
Measurement Notes
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.