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Window swag

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-9631

Description

Gray wool rep; 5" wide band of red velvet along one side and bottom. Grey cotton and purple silk heavy fringe along side and bottom. Gathered in pleats at sides; tapering to pointed bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

swags
cotton (textile)
silk (textile)
twill
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Curtain
Curtain, Window
Curtain, Window

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

42 x 50 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. James S. Lee

Accession Number

1931.384E

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