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Bed hanging (Base 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
Museum Object Number
1957.1279.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1279.006
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base 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 bed hanging was probably made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, 1770-1790, this machine embroidered fabric was probably made in Europe between 1880 and 1940.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1279.6 / Gold & White / July - Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: " 2 L - GOLD and WHITE / front bottom BED Valance / April - May - June / Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Machine woven and machine embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
19 (H) x 54 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.26 (H) x 137.16 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall