Museum Object Number1984.0653.015 |
Slip seat
Textiles (Furnishing)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
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.
United States, North America
This slip seat has a black dust cover on its underside that obscures the woods and prevents attribution.
Europe
Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-1775, this fabric was made between 1750-1800.
1770-1959
1. Label; on reverse, pinned to scrim; "59.3400/Port Royal Parlor/#10" on reverse "Slip seat/84.652.15" (graphite)
2. Label ; sewn to scrim; "Franklin" (illegible) crossed out "Port Royal/slip seat/ Jan- feb- Mar (1)" (typed)
3. Label; Nailed to rail; "Season 4" (stamped in red)
4. Label; sewn to scrim; Ernest Lo Nano Interiors/New York
Silk; Wood
Woven (damask)
16.75 (L) , 21.25 (W)
42.545 (L) , 53.975 (W)
Width is at front edge. Width at rear edge is 16.5 inches.
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.