Two-tone purple silk damask panels of dark floral and "C" scroll combination on lighter ground. Purple gimp edging; purple wool tasseling on valances. Backed by brown twill weave cotton. A) Shaped with central drop pendant with cascades. Purple gimp with attached wool yarn fringe; narrow heading. Suspended by brass hooks.
valances
cotton (textile)
damask
fringe
stitching
piecing
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
Rococo Revival
Valance
Valance
Unknown
29 x 40 (HxW) (inches)
1990.308A
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