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Window hanging (Valance)
1930-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.0620 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0620 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 or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-50, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1870 and 1950.
Date
1930-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "1958.0620c/ VAUXHALL / OCT-MAR" ; verso: "26" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 124" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill label
Inscription: "VAUXHALL / Valance" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.620 / c" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
49.75 (W) x 11.875 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
126.365 (W) x 30.163 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.