Valance
1730-1770 (made)
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Silk damask valance in green with a pattern of large stylised leaves. Edged with a narrow cream silk woven braid at the top, with a short fringe, and at the bottom is a long fringe (4 inches). Applied wide cream silk ribbon with diamond shapes forms a pattern following contours of scallops with swirling curves. Lining of cream silk. Label attached with 'J. H. INC.'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk damask edged with woven silk braid and fringe, and applied and lined with silk |
| Brief description | Silk damask valance, possibly made in France or Italy, 1730-1770 |
| Physical description | Silk damask valance in green with a pattern of large stylised leaves. Edged with a narrow cream silk woven braid at the top, with a short fringe, and at the bottom is a long fringe (4 inches). Applied wide cream silk ribbon with diamond shapes forms a pattern following contours of scallops with swirling curves. Lining of cream silk. Label attached with 'J. H. INC.'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'J. H. INC.' (On attached label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Cora Ginsburg |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/1043. |
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| Accession number | T.150-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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