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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1760-1957
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
1984.0653.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0653.002
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 upholstered by Ernest LoNano Interiors.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Europe c. 1800, this fabric was probably woven between 1750-1800.
Date
1760-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipseat / 84.653.2" (recto), "57.504 / Port Royal Parlor / #9" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, plastic tag
Inscription: " EC 54 / RECEPTION ROOM / April - May - June" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, plastic tag
Inscription: " EC 54 / RECEPTION ROOM / Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric tag
Inscription: "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LoNANO / 127 EAST 59TH ST. NY" (woven)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23.5 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.69 (W) x 48.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are overall. Width at rear: 18.5 inches.