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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 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1349.005 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This side curtain was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
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, right, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1349.5b/MARLBORO Rm/APR-SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, cloth
Inscription: "Red Marl-boro-5 prs/Jul-Oct" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, right, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
25 (W) x 57 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
63.5 (W) x 144.78 (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.