Object Number 1957.1361.002 C

Object Name

Window hanging (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 window hanging was made in New York City by Ernest LoNano Interiors.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated 1800-1900, this fabric was probably woven in Europe between 1860-1940 as a revival of early 18th century design.

Date

1939-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "57.1361.2c / Flock Room / Jan June" (graphite)
2. Label; reverse, fabric label; "Flock / 4 val. / Sep-Jan / Apr-Jul" (typed)
3. Label; upper valance lath; "SEASON 1" (twice stamped in red)
4. Label; upper valance lath; "#2" (marker)
5. Label; upper valance lath, center; "FLOCK ROOM" (black marker)

Materials

Silk; Wood

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

21 (L) , 52.25 (W) , 2 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

53.34 (L) , 132.715 (W) , 5.08 (D)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall, taken from upper edge.

Object Description

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