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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1955-1955
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
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.0501.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0501.001 C
Object Name
Window 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 window hanging was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously, this fabric was attributed to Philippe de Lasalle, c. 1775. It is probably a revival fabric made in Europe between 1880-1910.
Date
1955-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.501.1 / c" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "2" verso: "2" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "CHESTERTOWN ROOM / curtain / Oct-Nov-Dec / (Season 4)" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: top of valance lath
Inscription: "#1 LEFT" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
40.5 (W) x 2 (D) x 12.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
102.87 (W) x 5.08 (D) x 32.385 (L)
Measurement Notes
W taken at upper edge; The fabric is 21.25 inches wide from seam to seam.