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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1956.0599.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0599.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, the embroidery was probably executed in America between 1750-1800.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.599.2 / Walnut / SEPT - APR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: " 2 G - WALNUT / left Bed Curtain / April - May - June / Nov - Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, woven tag
Inscription: "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LoNANO / 127 EAST 59TH ST." (woven)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
82 (H) x 25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
208.28 (H) x 63.5 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.