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On Display: House - Bertrand Room
Window hanging (Side curtain)
1929-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.0630.001 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0630.001 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window treatment was made in the first half of the 20th century probably at Winterthur or in New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per Rabbit Goody, IMLS consultant on 8/13/2009 this fabric is reproduction made between 1900-1950 in the style of early 18th century fabrics. This fabric was previously attributed to France C. 1725.
Date
1929-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to lining at lower corner
Inscription: 58.630.1b/Bertrand/July - Dec
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to lower corner of lining
Inscription: BERTRAND ROOM/right curtain/58.630.1b
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 106.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 270.51 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at the lower edge.