Object Number 1964.0512.003

Object Name

Bed hanging (Headcloth)

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

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This headcloth was possibly made in New York by Joseph Li Volsi.

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1770 -1870, this fabric was probably made between 1750-1900.

Date

1950-1964

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; reverse, lower edge; "G[w] yer" or "G[ro]yer" in a wreath (stamped, in ink)
2. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "64.512.3 / Chippendale BR / Sept - Mar" (in graphite)

Materials

Linen

Techniques

Woven (plain)

Dimensions (inches)

81 (H) , 60 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

205.74 (H) , 152.4 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

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