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Window hanging (Valance)
1930-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1958.0613.001 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0613.001 B
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
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in China for the western market between 1740-1780.
Date
1930-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.613.1b" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
Techniques
- Painted
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
49.875 (W) x 12.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
126.683 (W) x 30.797 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, L includes trim.