Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
India, Asia
1929-1952
Cotton; Linen
Painted, Woven (plain)
1952.0352.001
Object Number1952.0352.001 |
Window hanging (Curtain)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift 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, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This curtain was made in New York City by Ernest LoNano Interiors.
India, Asia
Per previous cataloger, this palampore was made between 1775 and 1825.
1929-1952
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.352.1" (in blue ink)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape ; "3 F CECIL / One Curtain (right) - right window / cord and tassel tieback / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
3. Label; reverse, on lining; "SEASON 1" (stamped in red ink)
4. Label; reverse, woven label; "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LoNANO/ 127 EAST 59TH ST N.Y." (woven)
Cotton; Linen
Painted, Woven (plain)
Hand-woven
117 (L) , 48 (W)
297.18 (L) , 121.92 (W)
Tassel L: 4.5 inches. OW taken at window opening.
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.
[Article] Eaton, Linda. 01//2002 Winterthur’s Hand-Painted Indian Export Cottons. Antiques. 170-175.
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