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Window valance

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1900-1930

GUSN

GUSN-9577

Description

Off white; edges finished with applied white cotton woven tape with scalloped edge. Machine sewn hems and seams. D) Single length panel; remains of narrow casing hem across top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

valances
cotton (textile)
dimity
fringe
machine sewing (technique)
weaving
alteration (process and technique)
Valance
Valance

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 1/2 x 120 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1961.90D

Places

Possibly Massachusetts (United States)
Possibly

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