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On Display: House - Winterthur Bedroom
Window hanging (Valance)
The Union of France with America; America Paying Homage to France
Jean-Baptiste Huet
1949-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0348.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1952.0348.001 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Title
The Union of France with America; America Paying Homage to France
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed between 1785-1790 at Jouy.
Date
1949-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower L hand corner
Inscription: typed in black ink "BLUE SITTING ROOM - 3N valance July-August-Sept (3)"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American Indian
- Allegory
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
76.5 (W) x 15.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
194.31 (W) x 38.735 (L)