Museum Object Number1984.0628 B |
Cushion (Mattress)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
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.
New York, New York, United States, North America
This cushion was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
England or France, Europe
This fabric was probably made in the 19th century.
1939-1969
1. Label; center left bottom; "1 S 20 FLOCK Apr-May-Jun Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed in black ink)
2. Label; center left bottom, beneath typed label; "Interior Decorator Ernest LoNano 127 E. 59th St. NY" in brown on cream-partially covered by twill tape tie
3. Label; center top; "58.550 Flock Rm Jan-Jun" on recto, "Cushion 84.628b" on verso
Wool; Linen; Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Woven (velvet), Stamped
3 (H) , 62.5 (L) , 21.5 (W)
7.62 (H) , 158.75 (L) , 54.61 (W)
Text available soon.
[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1984 Textiles in America, 1650-1870.
• Description of fabric type: p. 295 and 368