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On Display: House - Chinese Parlor
Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.011
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0617.011
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was made by Ernest LoNano in the early 20th century for chair 1961.0807.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric used on the slip seat was possibly made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: sewn to scrim near front rail
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/Ernest LoNANO/ 127 east 59TH ST. N.Y, "(woven)
Type: Label
Location: pinned to scrim
Inscription: " 61.807/Chinese Parlor/Jan-Jun", reverse reads: "Slip seat/84.617.11/,#9". (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: pinned to scrim
Inscription: "1F 11"(crossed out)/"61.807"
Type: Label
Location: twill nailed to rail
Inscription: "Season #2"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
58.42 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the rear edge is 17.25 inches.