Textiles (Furnishing)
Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
1964-1964
Silk
Woven (twill)
1969.5533
Object Number1969.5533 |
Cushion
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 cushion was made in New York City by Joseph Li Volsi.
Europe
Previously attributed to Europe 1800-1825, this fabric, 1964.0005, was probably made in Europe, possibly France, between 1800-1850.
1964-1964
1. Label; Pinned to back of cushion (white tag); "64.143 / Phyfe Rm"
2. Label; Pinned to back of cushion (white tag); "cushion / 1969.5533/ chair 1964.0143"
Silk
Woven (twill)
3 (H) , 14.25 (L) , 18 (W)
7.62 (H) , 36.195 (L) , 45.72 (W)
Measurements overall.
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