Bed hanging (Base valance)

Museum Object Number 1955.0643.004 B

Object Name

Bed hanging (Base 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 bed 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, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700-1775.

Date

1929-1955

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; recto: "55.643. / 4b" verso: "bed window [crossed out] flounce" (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 /Bottom right side" (typed)
4. ; ; .

Materials

Silk; Linen

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

12 (H) , 72.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

30.48 (H) , 183.515 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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