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Window hanging (Valance)
1930-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.0619.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0619.002 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 in New York City or at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made between 1700-1750 in India for the European market.
Date
1930-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.619.2 / c" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "Wentworth / 3 val / All year" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Tambour work
Dimensions (inches)
50.825 (W) x 10.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
129.096 (W) x 26.04 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall