Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe or North America
1930-1957
Linen; Silk
Woven (satin), Woven (twill)
1957.1279.004
Object Number1957.1279.004 |
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift 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 bed hanging was probably made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Europe or North America
The face fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1800-1930. Previously attributed France between 1775 and 1800, the lining fabric was possibly made in Europe between 1850-1930.
1930-1957
1. Label ; reverse, pinned on tag; "57.1279.4/Gold & White/July - Dec" (graphite)
2. Label; sewn to lower corner; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label; reverse, fabric label; "2L GOLD AND WHITE / right side bed curtain / April - May - June/ Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Linen; Silk
Woven (satin), Woven (twill)
75.5 (H) , 19.5 (W)
191.77 (H) , 49.53 (W)
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