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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0355.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0355.002 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 at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to England, 1725-1775, this valance is probably a 20th century piece made to imitate 18th century English or American crewel embroidery.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.355.2 / Probably [crossed out] / English / 1725-1775 / or European" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.355.2 c / Cecil B-Rm / Oct - Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth tag
Inscription: "3 F - CECIL / Valances / left window / Oct - Nov" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
68.25 (W) x 13.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
173.355 (W) x 33.655 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.