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Bed hanging (Base valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1942-1943
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1957.1285.007
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1285.007
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 into its current form by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or United States; Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The embroidery on the hangings is American or English and dates from 1690 to 1740.
Date
1942-1943
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: "57.1285.7 Patuxent Nov-Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner, sewn over season stamp
Inscription: "PATUXENT BED RM BED bottom foot flounce 57.1285.7" (typed in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: upper left on lining
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: "2 M Patuxent front bottom bed valence [sic]"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Crewelwork
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
14.5 (H) x 71.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36.83 (H) x 180.98 (W)