Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe or North America
1929-1969
Wood; Silk; Cotton
Woven (velvet)
1984.0670.003
Object Number1984.0670.003 |
Slip seat
Textiles (Furnishing)
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
The interior design firm of Ernest Lo Nano manufactured many textile furnishings (curtains, upholstery, bed hangings, etc.) for Henry Francis du Pont between 1929 and 1958. Mr. du Pont mainly worked with Ernest S. Lo Nano Jr (1901 to 1958), who was proprietor of the shop from 1935-1958. Mr.du Pont was quite clear that Lo Nano did not act as the interior designer at Winterthur. Rather, Lo Nano was the curtain maker and upholsterer.
Jeni Sandberg has conducted much of the primary research on Lo Nano. See the manuscripts, notes in file "Lo Nano" in textile curator's office.
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This slip seat was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Europe or North America
Previously attributed to Italy, 1880-1940, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1880 and 1920.
1929-1969
1. Label; Reverse, cloth label; "Interior Decorator/ ERNEST Lo NANO/ 127 EAST 59TH ST. N.Y."
2. Label; Reverse, pinned on tag; "(59.2502/chair/Vauxhall/84.670.3 Room/Oct Mar" [over] "89.670.3" (graphite)
3. Label; Reverse, twill tape tag; "SEASON 124" (stamped in red)
4. Label; Reverse, cloth tag; "59.2502/E Q 18/VAUXHALL ROOM/Oct-July" (black marker and typed)
Wood; Silk; Cotton
Woven (velvet)
18 (L) , 23.5 (W)
45.72 (L) , 59.69 (W)
Measurements overall.
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