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Window valance

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-9509

Description

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. B) Shaped with central drop pendant with cascades. Purple gimp with attached wool yarn fringe; narrow heading. Suspended by brass hooks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

valances
cotton (textile)
damask
fringe
stitching
piecing
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
Rococo Revival
Valance
Valance

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29 x 40 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.308B

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