Object Number 1984.0653.011

Object Name

Slip seat

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
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, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This slip seat was upholstered in the early 20th century for chair 1959.3396

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-1775, this fabric was made between 1750-1800.

Date

1760-1959

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label ; Pinned to scrim near center; "59.3393/Port Royal Parlor/#4", on reverse "Slip seat 84.653.11" (in graphite)
2. Label; Nailed to back rail; "Season 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label ; Nailed to front rail; "E C 43/RECEPTION ROOM/ Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
4. Label ; sewn to scrim near front rail; "Interior Decorator/ ERNEST LoNANO/ 127 East 59th St NY" (embroidered)
5. Label; Nailed to front rail; "E C 43/RECEPTION ROOM/ April-May-June"

Materials

Silk; Wood

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

17.5 (L) , 22.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

44.45 (L) , 56.515 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 18.25 inches.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.