Bed hanging (Base valance)
Museum Object Number1956.0599.007 |
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
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States, North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, the embroidery was probably executed in America between 1750-1800.
Date
1929-1956
Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "56.599.7 / Walnut / SEPT - APR" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, fabric tag; "WALNUT BED ROOM / RIGHT BOTTOM BED VALANCE / 56.599.6" (typed)
Materials
Linen; Cotton; Wool
Techniques
Woven (plain), Embroidered, Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
15.25 (H) , 61 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.74 (H) , 154.94 (W)
Measurement Notes
W taken at the upper edge.
Object Description
Text available soon.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.