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Window curtain panel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-46311

Description

Rectangular; two toned red silk damask. Light red images between floral basket with angels surrounded by floral wreath and capped with arch, and similar floral vase with ribbon at base suspending cluster of fruit with rake and shovel. Neo-rococo scrolls, flowers and brackets. Some edges have red complex gimp. Back glazed herringbone cotton; brass hooks across back top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
cotton (textile)
damask
glazing (coating)
piecing
silk (textile)
Renaissance Revival
Rococo Revival
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

107 x 41 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1960.70A

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