Object Number 1969.8258.002

Object Name

Slip cover

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

J. H. Thorp & Co. (Fabric retailer)

Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
August 14, 1907-October 22, 1985
Per telephone conversation with Paul Periconi, nephew of Joseph LiVolsi, 08/18/2009: LiVolsi was born on August 14, 1907. His father, Salvatore, and his mother immigrated from Italy. Joseph LiVolsi was a third generation upholsterer. LiVolsi married his wife, Grace on November 18, 1934. In addition to working for Winterthur, Mr. Periconi notes that his uncle did work for the White House refurnishing project and for Mount Vernon, among other museums. LiVolsi worked at home after his retirement until the time of his death. It is very likely that all information, fabric scraps, and tools pertaining to his upholstery business were disposed of after Grace LiVolsi's death in 2007. (SAJ, 08/18/2009) More information about LiVolsi is available on the website: http://www.scovottifamily.com/grace.html

Place of Origin

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

Origin Notes

This slip cover was made by Joseph Li Volsi in New York City circa 1968.

Secondary Place of Origin

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

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric, 1972.0523, was acquired from Brunschwig & Fils via J.H. Thorp & Company in 1967. This company was based in the United States.

Date

1967-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "2010IMLSRB / .0151.002 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8258 / .002" (graphite)

Materials

Silk

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

24.25 (L) , 30.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

61.595 (L) , 78.105 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Thornton, Peter. 1965 Baroque and Rococo Silks.
• Related fabric: pl.114a, p.194
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.