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On Display: House - Flock Room
Window hanging (Valance)
1939-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Chenille
Museum Object Number
1957.1360.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1360.002
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in North America or Europe between 1900-1950.
Date
1939-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "57.1357.2 Flock Rm Jan-Jun" on recto, "#2" on verso (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "1 S FLOCK ROOM Valance-right North Window Jan-Feb-Mar Jul-Aug-Sept" (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper left
Inscription: "57.360.2 French Embroidery 1700-1750" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Chenille
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
54 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
137.16 (W)
Measurement Notes
Width above is approximate.