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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Metal
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1958.0609.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0609.002 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
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: "58.609.2a / Readbourne / Stair Hall /Oct-Mar" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Metal
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
38.825 (W) x 123.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
98.616 (W) x 314.325 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, W taken at lower edge, include fringe.