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Window festoon

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1775-1810

GUSN

GUSN-46698

Description

Red floral silk damask; simple central festoon flanked by long narrow cascades or tails folded to exhibit inside zig-zag edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

valances
damask
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Valance
Valance

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard French

Accession Number

1963.3

Places

Connecticut (United States)
Probably

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