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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0618
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0618
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is modern and was probably made in New York City or at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric used to upholster this slip seat was made in France between 1760-1790.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse slip seat, red tag
Inscription: "Chair / 58.2594 / Slipseat / 84.618" (recto) "59.2594" (verso), in graphite
Type: Label
Location: reverse slip seat, twill tape
Inscription: "EJ8 / GAMON (SMOKING) RM / June-July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse slip seat, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse slip seat, tan label
Inscription: "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LoNANO / 127 EAST 59TH ST. NY." (woven)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
20.25 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
51.435 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. Width of rear rail: 16.75 inches.