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Bed hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1955.0743.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0743.006
Object Name
Bed hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France or Italy 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.743.3" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 2#4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, left, twill tape
Inscription: "2 E - PORT ROYAL/top bed Valence/April-May-June/Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, middle, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.743.3" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
9 (H) x 214 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.86 (H) x 543.56 (W)