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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1943
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
- Metal
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1362.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1362.002 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 probably made at Ernest LoNano Interiors in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric, previously attributed to France between 1725-1775, was probably made in Europe between 1725-1760.
Date
1943
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "BLACKWELL PARLOR / VALANCE 57.1362.2 C" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1362.002 C / BLACKWELL / PARLOR / OCT - MAR" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
59.75 (W) x 19.375 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
151.765 (W) x 49.212 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. Tassel and cord OL: 7.5