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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
- Wood
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.1358.001 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1358.001 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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France or Italy 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1940-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "Morattico / Hall / 57.1358.1c /Oct-Dec [all crossed out]" verso: "Retired / by SBS / 7/11/85" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: valance lath top
Inscription: "SEASON 3 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "Morattico Hall / Jan-Feb-Mar / July-Aug-Sept / North window" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, valance lath
Inscription: "MOR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: valance lath top
Inscription: "#1 Top MORATTICO HALL " (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1358.1 /c" (blue ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
48.25 (W) x 3.5 (D) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
122.555 (W) x 8.89 (D) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall