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Slip cover
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1930-1943
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8497
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8497
Object Name
Slip cover
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 slip cover was made by LoNano Interiors in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger, this fabric was probably made in France, 1750-1800. However, per recent conversations, it is thought by Linda Eaton and Titi Halle at Cora Ginsberg, Inc., to actually be made in India, 1700-1750.
Date
1930-1943
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Manufacturer's label
Inscription: "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LONANO / 27 EAST 59th ST., N.Y." (brown threads)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "E F 3 / READBOURNE ROOM / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "MASS [illegible] / E F 3 / READBOURNE ROOM / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "1959.1877 / Mass. Hall / JULY-OCT" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0433.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8497" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Painted
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
72 (W) x 49 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
182.88 (W) x 124.46 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.