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Window hanging (Valance)

1929-1952

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: "52.354.2c / 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 [crossed out] CECIL / Right Window Val. / July - Aug - Sept" (typed)

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Techniques

Construction Description

Hand-woven

Dimensions (inches)

60.25 (W) x 12.25 (L)

Dimensions (centimeters)

153.035 (W) x 31.115 (L)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

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