Object Number 1964.0512.001 A

Object Name

Bed hanging (Side curtain)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

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

Per previous cataloger, this bed hanging was made by Joseph Li Volsi of New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was made in Europe, probably between 1750-1850.

Date

1960-1964

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "64.512.1a / Chippendale BRM / Sept - Mar" (in graphite)

Materials

Silk; Cotton; Linen

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

78.5 (H) , 22.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

199.39 (H) , 57.785 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above overall.

Object Description

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