Bed hanging (Base valance)

Museum Object Number 1952.0358.008

Object Name

Bed hanging (Base valance)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was made in New York City at the shop of Ernest LoNano Interiors between 1943 and 1951.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This embroidery was probably executed in the United States between 1725 and 1775.

Date

1943-1951

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Twill tape label sewn on reverse; "3 F - Cecil Room / Bottom Foot Valance / July-Aug-Sept / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
2. Inscription; Stamped on reverse; "SEASON 3#4" (red ink)
3. Label; Pinned on tag; "52.358.8 / CECIL B/RM. / Oct-Mar" (graphite)

Materials

Linen; Cotton; Wool

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand embroidered.

Dimensions (inches)

12.5 (H) , 61.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.75 (H) , 156.21 (W)

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.