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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1941-1957
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
1957.1292 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1292 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
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was embroidered in China for the western market. Per Susan Barrows Swan, it was made between 1800-1850.
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1292 c / PHILA B/RM / SEPT APR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 1 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth tag
Inscription: "PHILA. ROOM / July - Oct / Jan - April" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (satin)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
69 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
175.26 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, including fringe