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Slip cover
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1943-1945
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
- Bast fiber
Museum Object Number
1984.0610
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0610
Object Name
Slip cover
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 slip cover was probably made by Ernest LoNano Interiors in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to England between 1750 and 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1800 and 1900.
Date
1943-1945
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "51.7 / CHINESE PARLOR / Jul.-Dec." (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Handwritten on reverse
Inscription: "51.7" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipcover / 84.610" [over] "sofa / 51.7" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
123.025 (W) x 62 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
312.483 (W) x 157.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
Selvage width is approximately 28.5 inches.