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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1940-1957
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
- Gold
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1346.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1346.002 A
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1800-1830, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1850.
Date
1940-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "SEASON 2 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on snap tape
Inscription: "No 2" (written in black marker)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "valance / 57.1346.2 / a" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "EMPIRE ROOM" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, woven label
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ERNEST Lo NANO/127 EAST 59th St. N.Y." (woven) [partially obscured by snap tape]
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Gold
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
42 (W) x 13.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
106.68 (W) x 33.655 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall