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Bedcover (Bedspread)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1750-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Interior decorator/upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New London; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1956.0601
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1956.0601
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Interior decorator/upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New London; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per Lynne Bassett 10/2022: Some design elements on this bedcover are associated with New London, CT.
Secondary Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The various pieces of crewelwork were assembled into a bedcover by Ernest LoNano of New York City in the 20th century.
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left
Inscription: "56.601.1 Walnut Sept.-Dec." (pencil script)
Type: Label
Location: lower right
Inscription: "Interior Decorator, Ernest LoNano, 127 East 59th St. N.Y." (woven)
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: "Season 2." (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: "2G-Walnut Bedspread April-May-June Nov-Dec." (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: center
Inscription: "A.L. to B.S. 17_(4?)4"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand stitched with machine-stitched piecing of the various panels.
Dimensions (inches)
87 (W) x 109 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
220.98 (W) x 276.86 (L)