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Bed hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1930-1957
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
- Paint
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1277.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1277.001
Object Name
Bed 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
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was painted in France, probably between 1775-1800.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse left corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1277 /.1" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse right corner, tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 123" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse right corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "2 L GOLD and WHITE / top Bed Valance / Jan - Feb - Mar / July - Aug - Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
- Cotton
Techniques
- Painted
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 265 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (H) x 673.1 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, L includes fringe.