Valance
ca. 1756-1775 (made)
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Valance of heavy-quality diapered linen with an applied silk ribbon and fringe. Backed with two layers of coarse linen and a lining of cream silk. Edged all round with applied pale blue silk ribbon. Ribbon forms a pattern of curved shapes following contours of scalloped edges. Bottom edge has an applied woven braid in beige silk with a long fringe. Label attached with 'J. H. INC.'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Diapered linen applied with silk ribbon and fringe, and backed with coarse linen and a silk lining |
| Brief description | Valance of linen applied with silk ribbon and fringe, Germany, ca. 1756-1775 |
| Physical description | Valance of heavy-quality diapered linen with an applied silk ribbon and fringe. Backed with two layers of coarse linen and a lining of cream silk. Edged all round with applied pale blue silk ribbon. Ribbon forms a pattern of curved shapes following contours of scalloped edges. Bottom edge has an applied woven braid in beige silk with a long fringe. 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.149-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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