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Window hanging (Venetian or pull-up curtain)
1939-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1366
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1366
Object Name
Window hanging (Venetian or pull-up curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; 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
Previously dated 1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750-1800.
Date
1939-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "BLACKWELL VESTIBULE/57.1366" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1366/BLACKWELL/VESTIBULE/APR-SEPT" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
43 (W) x 3.5 (D) x 63 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
109.22 (W) x 8.89 (D) x 160.02 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. This window hanging's height is adjustable. From attachment bar to lower edge of tassel, 9.000.