Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
1930-1957
Silk
Woven (satin), Embroidered
1957.1279.006
Object Number1957.1279.006 |
Bed hanging (Base valance)
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
Previously attributed to France, 1770-1790, this machine embroidered fabric was probably made in Europe between 1880 and 1940.
1930-1957
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "57.1279.6 / Gold & White / July - Dec" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, twill tape; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape; " 2 L - GOLD and WHITE / front bottom BED Valance / April - May - June / Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Silk
Woven (satin), Embroidered
Machine woven and machine embroidered
19 (H) , 54 (W)
48.26 (H) , 137.16 (W)
Measurements overall
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