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Window hanging (Valance)
1947-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.0626.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0626.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This valance was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Preivously attributed to Sweden, this fabric was probably woven in Europe or North America between 1870 and 1930.
Date
1947-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, upper-left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.626.2c/TAPPAHANNOCK/Rm./JAN-JUN" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom-right
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom right
Inscription: "[8 A]- TAPPAHANNOCK ROOM/ 3 Valences/April, May, June-Oct-Nov-Dec." (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
47 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
119.38 (W) x 41.275 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe