Object Number 1957.1279.008

Object Name

Bed hanging (Base valance)

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

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to France, 1770-1790, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1900-1950.

Date

1930-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "57.1279.8 / 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 / back bottom BED Valance / April - May - June / Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)

Materials

Silk

Techniques

Woven (satin)

Construction Description

Machine woven

Dimensions (inches)

18.75 (H) , 54 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

47.63 (H) , 137.16 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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