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Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascades)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1935-1940
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
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1334.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1334.001
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance and tails or cascades)
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 at the shop of Ernest LoNano Interiors in New York City between 1935 and 1940.
Secondary Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in China between 1700 and 1800.
Date
1935-1940
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "CHESTERTOWN RM. / WINDOW CURTAIN / 57.1334.1" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "CHESTERTOWN / RM / 57.1334.1 / JAN-JUN" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1334.1 / CHESTERTOWN RM / JAN-JUN" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
41.5 (W) x 68.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
105.41 (W) x 174.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include fringe.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.Article: Downs, Joseph. 11//1951 The Meaning of the Museum. Antiques. 407-452.
• Published: p. 427.Book: Thornton, Peter. 1965 Baroque and Rococo Silks.
• Related fabric: pl.114a, p.194