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Window hanging (Base valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1952.0341.003 E
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0341.003 E
Object Name
Window hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, c.1780, this fabric was probably embroidered between 1775-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.341.3e / Albany / Oct -Mar" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, tape label
Inscription: "ALBANY ROOM 3K / 1 Right Bottom Bed valance / Apr May June / Oct Nov Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
69.125 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
175.578 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
W taken at upper edge, OL includes trim.