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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1952.0355.001 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0355.001 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Part of a set of window hangings consisting of a pair of side curtains and a valance made in the 20th century from 18th century embroidered linen.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or United States; Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably embroidered in England, or possibly the United States between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "3F - CECIL Pr. Curtains right window Oct-Nov"
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: pencil script, "52.355.1b"
Type: Label
Location: lower right corner
Inscription: directly on lining in red ink, "SEASON 4"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
34.75 (W) x 108.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
88.265 (W) x 276.225 (L)