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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1760-1959
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
1984.0653.011
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.011
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 upholstered in the early 20th century for chair 1959.3396
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-1775, this fabric was made between 1750-1800.
Date
1760-1959
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to scrim near center
Inscription: "59.3393/Port Royal Parlor/#4", on reverse "Slip seat 84.653.11" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to back rail
Inscription: "Season 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to front rail
Inscription: "E C 43/RECEPTION ROOM/ Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: sewn to scrim near front rail
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ ERNEST LoNANO/ 127 East 59th St NY" (embroidered)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to front rail
Inscription: "E C 43/RECEPTION ROOM/ April-May-June"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.515 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 18.25 inches.