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Set of Window Curtains

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-9621

Description

Narrow, rectangular, two-tone wine red silk lampas woven in large scale strapwork medallions alternating between large and small; abstract floral designs inside and along side; cellular infill in many void spaces. Lightly gathered across top; suspended by five brass hooks. Wide hem at bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curtains
lampas (textile material)
alteration (process and technique)
silk (textile)
Rococo Revival
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Additional Identification Number

1934.292 GX

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

108 x 21 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ethelind R. Merritt

Accession Number

1934.292G

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Set of Window Curtains Accession Number 1934.292A

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