Museum Object Number1969.5803.009 |
Slip cover
Textiles (Furnishing)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
Per telephone conversation with Paul Periconi, nephew of Joseph LiVolsi, 08/18/2009: LiVolsi was born on August 14, 1907. His father, Salvatore, and his mother immigrated from Italy. Joseph LiVolsi was a third generation upholsterer. LiVolsi married his wife, Grace on November 18, 1934. In addition to working for Winterthur, Mr. Periconi notes that his uncle did work for the White House refurnishing project and for Mount Vernon, among other museums. LiVolsi worked at home after his retirement until the time of his death. It is very likely that all information, fabric scraps, and tools pertaining to his upholstery business were disposed of after Grace LiVolsi's death in 2007. (SAJ, 08/18/2009) More information about LiVolsi is available on the website: http://www.scovottifamily.com/grace.html
August 14, 1907
October 22, 1985
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This slip cover was probably made in New York City at Joseph Li Volsi's shop.
Europe
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1900.
1963-1969
1. Label; Pinned on tag; "57.798 / BILLIARD RM / OCT-MAR (crossed out)" (graphite)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "2010IMLSRB. / 0043.009 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.5803 / .009" (graphite)
Bast fiber; Silk
Woven (twill)
52.5 (L) , 33.5 (W)
133.35 (L) , 85.09 (W)
Measurements overall.
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