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Window hanging (Side curtain)
Luigi Testori, Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1958
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Luigi Testori (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0608 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0608 B
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Luigi Testori (Fabric manufacturer); Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Sampierdarena; Genoa; Liguria; Italy; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1825-1875, this mezzaro was made by Luigi Testori of Sampierdarena, Italy. It was probably made between 1838-1866.
Date
1929-1958
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.608 / b" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, woven label
Inscription: "Interior Decorator / ERNEST LoNANO / 127 EAST 59TH ST." (woven)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "JULY / AUG / SEPT / PENN. R." (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
39.25 (W) x 117.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
99.695 (W) x 299.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall