Object Number 1957.1279.004

Object Name

Bed hanging (Side curtain)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

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.

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This bed hanging was probably made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

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.

Date

1930-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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)

Materials

Linen; Silk

Techniques

Woven (satin), Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

75.5 (H) , 19.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

191.77 (H) , 49.53 (W)

Object Description

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