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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1940-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1359.002 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1359.002 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1750, this fabric was probably woven in Europe between 1700-1800.
Date
1940-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "MORATTICO HALL / 57.1359.2b / JAN - JUNE" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "MORATTICO HALL / 57.1359. 2B" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
38.25 (W) x 109.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
97.155 (W) x 277.178 (L)