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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0341.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0341.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloguer, this fabric was made in France c. 1780.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.341.2 c / Albany Room / Oct- Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth label
Inscription: "3 K ALBANY ROOM / LEFT window valance / set #2-Apr - May -Jun / set #4 Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
53.25 (W) x 14.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
135.255 (W) x 36.83 (L)
Measurement Notes
L includes fringe. W taken at upper edge.