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Bed hanging (Base valance)
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
1956.0599.008
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0599.008
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base 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 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: "56.599.8 / Walnut / SEPT - APR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "WALNUT BED ROOM / LEFT BOTTOM BED VALANCE / 56.599.8" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "SEASON 2" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
15.25 (H) x 62 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
38.74 (H) x 157.48 (W)
Measurement Notes
W taken at the upper edge.