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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Silk
- Metal
Museum Object Number
1952.0354.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0354.001 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to England, 1740-1760, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.354.1c / Cecil Rm. / APR - SEPT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "3 F - CECIL / Left Window Val. / July - Aug - Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Silk
- Metal
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
59.5 (W) x 12.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
151.13 (W) x 31.115 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.