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Window hanging (Valance)
1929-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0629.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0629.002 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
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe, possibly France, between 1880-1930.
Date
1929-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.629.2c / BERTRAND RM / JAN-JUN" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: top of valance lath
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: top of valance lath
Inscription: "1 JAN-FEB-MARCH / 3- JULY-AUG-SEPT" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: top of valance lath
Inscription: "BERTRAND" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "42595" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
60 (W) x 3 (D) x 12.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
152.4 (W) x 7.62 (D) x 31.115 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall; L includes fringe.