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Bed 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
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1957.1318.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1318.001 C
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 bed hanging was made in New York City by Ernest LoNano Interiors.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1815 and 1840.
Date
1941-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1318.1c / Empire B/rm / JAN - JUN" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, twill tape tag
Inscription: "2 T - EMPIRE BED Rm. / Bed Canopy Valance / April - May - June / Oct - Nov" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "EMPIRE BED RM / BED VALANCE / 57.1318 C" (typed) / "57.1318 c" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, top left
Inscription: "Empire Bed Valance" (in ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, top right
Inscription: "Empire Bed" (in ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
11.75 (H) x 56 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.84 (H) x 142.24 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, L taken at lower edge.