Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
United States, North America
1943-1951
Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Embroidered, Appliqued, Crewelwork
1952.0358.005
Object Number1952.0358.005 |
Bed hanging (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 made in New York City at the shop of Ernest LoNano Interiors between 1943 and 1951.
United States, North America
This embroidery was probably executed in the United States between 1725 and 1775. The linen ground fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1800 and 1900.
1943-1951
1. Label; Twill tape label sewn on reverse; "3 F - Cecil Room / Front Top Valance / July-Aug-Sept / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
2. Inscription; Stamped on reverse; "SEASON 3#4" (red ink)
3. Label; Pinned on tag; "52.358.5 / CECIL B/RM. / Oct Mar" (graphite)
Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Embroidered, Appliqued, Crewelwork
Hand embroidered.
11.25 (H) , 61.5 (W)
28.57 (H) , 156.21 (W)
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.