Window hanging (Valance)
Museum Object Number1955.0642.002 C |
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Creator Notes
The interior design firm of Ernest Lo Nano manufactured many textile furnishings (curtains, upholstery, bed hangings, etc.) for Henry Francis du Pont between 1929 and 1958. Mr. du Pont mainly worked with Ernest S. Lo Nano Jr (1901 to 1958), who was proprietor of the shop from 1935-1958. Mr.du Pont was quite clear that Lo Nano did not act as the interior designer at Winterthur. Rather, Lo Nano was the curtain maker and upholsterer. Jeni Sandberg has conducted much of the primary research on Lo Nano. See the manuscripts, notes in file "Lo Nano" in textile curator's office.
Place of Origin
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1675-1725, these fabrics were probably made in Europe between 1700-1775.
Date
1929-1955
Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; recto: "55.642.2/c" verso: "window valance" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "SEASON 1 2 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "HAMPTON ROOM / Nov. to July / Left window" (typed) [ illegible in ink]
4. ; ; .
Materials
Silk; Linen
Techniques
Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
15.75 (L) , 67 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
40.005 (L) , 170.18 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall
Object Description
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