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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1770-1959
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.015
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.015
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat has a black dust cover on its underside that obscures the woods and prevents attribution.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-1775, this fabric was made between 1750-1800.
Date
1770-1959
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on reverse, pinned to scrim
Inscription: "59.3400/Port Royal Parlor/#10" on reverse "Slip seat/84.652.15" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: sewn to scrim
Inscription: "Franklin" (illegible) crossed out "Port Royal/slip seat/ Jan- feb- Mar (1)" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to rail
Inscription: "Season 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: sewn to scrim
Inscription: Ernest Lo Nano Interiors/New York
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 42.545 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at rear edge is 16.5 inches.