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On Display: House - Blue Room
Window hanging (Valance)
1934-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0344.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0344.003
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Part of a set of four matching window valances made in the first half of the 20th century with fabric printed in the late 18th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
Rouen; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in France in the late eighteenth century.
Date
1934-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right hand corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "3 M BLUE RM. northwest Window Val. July-Aug-Sept"
Type: Label
Location: upper right hand corner
Inscription: stamped in red ink, "SEASON 3"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
61.5 (W) x 10 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
156.21 (W) x 25.4 (L)
Measurement Notes
Vertical design repeat: 9.5 inches.
Size of wood block: 8.5 x 9.5 inches.
Selvedge width: 27 inches.