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Window curtain panel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-9511

Description

Two-tone purple silk damask panels of dark floral and "C" scroll combination on lighter ground. Purple gimp edging. Backed by brown twill weave cotton. D) Panel with purple gimp along one side and bottom. Gathered across top; brass hooks.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
cotton (textile)
damask
fringe
stitching
piecing
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
Rococo Revival
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

133 x 46 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.308D

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