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Window Curtain Material Sample

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-9607

Description

Rectangular; hemmed at one end, raw on other; selvage sides. Repeating scenes in tans and pinks of Asian man and woman at table with tea, serving man and fan boy. Lattice fence climbs to western-looking pagoda with clock. Floral borders; green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
cotton (textile)
tabby (textile)
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Myra Davis

Accession Number

1959.16

Places

New York state (United States)

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