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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.0609.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0609.001 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 dated 1750-1775, this fabric was possibly made in France between 1775-1825.
Date
1929-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.609.1c / READBOURNE / ST. HALL / OCT-MAR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "Blackwell Stair Hall / Left Valance" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
62.5 (W) x 23.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
158.75 (W) x 59.69 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, L includes fringe, W taken at upper edge.