Textiles (Furnishing)
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
1959-1959
Silk
Woven (twill)
1969.0830.001
Object Number1969.0830.001 |
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This window hanging made by Joseph Li Volsi of New York City.
Europe
Previously attributed to the United Kingdom, 1780-1820, this fabric was probably made in Europe, possibly France, between 1790-1830.
1959-1959
1. Label; Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag; "69.830.1" (graphite)
2. Label; Reverse, bottom left, twill tape; "SEASON 1 4" (stamped in red)
Silk
Woven (twill)
93.5 (L) , 77.75 (W)
237.49 (L) , 197.485 (W)
Measurements overall.
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