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Window hanging (Valance)
1947-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0627 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0627 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
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700 and 1800.
Date
1947-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.627 c / TAPPAHANNOCK / HALL / OCT - MAR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SAA TAPPAHANNOCK HALL / 1 Valance / April - May - June, Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Glazed
- Appliqued
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
51.5 (W) x 10.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
130.81 (W) x 26.035 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, including fringe