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Window hanging (Pelmet)
1940-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1957.1359.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1359.002 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.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously cataloged as Europe, 1700-1750, this velvet fabric was probably made between 1700-1800.
Date
1940-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1359.2 c / MORATTICO HALL / OCT - MAR" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
49.25 (W) x 5.75 (D) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
125.095 (W) x 14.605 (D) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall