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Cushion (Mattress)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4635
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4635
Object Name
Cushion (Mattress)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This mattress was probably made by Ernest LoNano Interiors in New York City. The bed hangings and window hangings made using this fabric were made by LoNano.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per T Book Vol. VII, this fabric was probably printed in France between 1785 and 1800.
Per previous cataloguer: The fabric may be a reproduction by Brunschwig & Fils of called "Petite Champs", after a design printed in France between 1785-1800.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: " 69.4635" verso: (58.1509 Day Bed) / Williams Room / 69.4635 / JULY-OCT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "2 A 15 / BELLE ISLE / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
3.5 (H) x 23.5 (W) x 62.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.89 (H) x 59.69 (W) x 158.75 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 64.