Textiles (Furnishing)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
France, Europe
1935-1935
Cotton; Linen
Woven (plain), Block printed
1955.0635.006 C
Object Number1955.0635.006 C |
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 made in New York by Ernest LoNano Interiors
France, Europe
Previously dated 1780-1900, this fabric was probably printed between 1790-1850.
1935-1935
1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; recto: "55.635.6 c / Essex Bedroom/ Left Bot Bed Vala. / Jan - June." verso: "T 2219" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, upper edge fabric label; "3 H ESSEX / left bottom Bed Val. / Jan - Feb - Mar" (typed)
3. Label; reverse, twill tape label; "SEASON 1 2"
Indienne
Cotton; Linen
Woven (plain), Block printed
16.75 (H) , 75 (W) , 30.5 (Repeat Height)
42.55 (H) , 190.5 (W) , 77.47 (Repeat Height)
Measurements overall, 96 warps per inch.
Text available soon.
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.