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On Display: House - Salem Stair Hall, Upper
Window hanging (Side curtain)
The Four Continents
Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oberkampf Factory
1938-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1357 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1357 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Title
The Four Continents
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer); Oberkampf Factory (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
These window hangings were made in the first half of the 20th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This textile was designed by Jean-Baptiste Huet and printed at the Oberkampf Manufactory in Jouy-en-Josas, France between 1780 and 1800.
Date
1938-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "G57.1357a/ SALEM/STAIR/HALL" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, sewn on fabric tag
Inscription: "Salem / Stairway" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- The Four Continents
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
35.5 (W) x 94.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
90.17 (W) x 240.03 (L)