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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1939-1957
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
Museum Object Number
1957.1361.004 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1361.004 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 in New York City by Ernest LoNano Interiors.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1800-1900, this fabric was probably woven in Europe between 1860-1940 as a revival of early 18th century design.
Date
1939-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1361.4c / Flock Room / Jan. June" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "Flock / 4 val. / Sep-Jan / Apr-Jul" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: upper valance lath
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (twice stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: upper valance lath
Inscription: "#4" (written twice in marker)
Type: Label
Location: upper valance lath, center
Inscription: "Flock Room" (black marker) "FLOCK ROOM" (black marker, crossed out)
Type: Label
Location: upper valance lath
Inscription: "Flock w" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
52.5 (W) x 2 (D) x 20.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
133.35 (W) x 5.08 (D) x 52.07 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, taken from upper edge.