Summary
Alternative Name(s): Blackout Curtain, Air Raid Precaution
Black-out curtain, used during World War II to prevent light showing outside a home, to limit light showing to any enemy aircraft on bombing raids. The curtain was donated with material associated with Miss Adele Joseph, who lived in England circa 1919-1945. The curtain may threfore have been used in war-time England.
Physical Description
Black polished curtain with 12 brass rings attached at top reverse side. It is comprised of two segments, hand sewn together. Lower section is doubled over, and consequently thicker, and the upper section has a turned hem.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Segal, Jan 1989
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Previous Owner (Possible)
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Overall Dimensions
1070 mm (Length), 1090 mm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
2 mm (Length), 1125 mm (Width), 1075 mm (Height)
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