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Window curtain tie back

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1900-1935

GUSN

GUSN-9500

Description

Natural linen. Printed imitation of mid-18th c. French fabric of undulating columns; floral sprigs in between. D) Rectangular, slightly "winged" shape; woven tape across bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tiebacks (fasteners)
linen (material)
machine sewing (technique)
weaving
piecing
tabby (textile)
Colonial Revival
Fastener, Curtain
Tieback
Tieback

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.567D

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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