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Bed hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0643.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0643.001
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
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 bed hanging was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1675-1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700-1775.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse left, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "55.643. / 1" verso: "bed valance" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse left, twill tape label
Inscription: "HAMPTON ROOM / Nov. to July /Top right side" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse right, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse right, twill tape label
Inscription: ."HAMPTON ROOM / Nov. to July /Top left side" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
14.75 (H) x 216 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
37.47 (H) x 548.64 (W)
Measurement Notes
W taken at upper edge