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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1943-1951
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0358.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0358.002
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was made in New York City at the shop of Ernest LoNano Interiors between 1943 and 1951.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This embroidery was probably executed in the United States between 1725 and 1775. The linen ground fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1800 and 1900. The modern embroidery elements were probably executed between 1943 and 1951.
Date
1943-1951
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "3 F - CECIL ROOM / Back Bed Hanging / July-Aug-Sept / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: Stamped on reverse
Inscription: "SEASON 3#4" (red ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.358.2 / HEADCLOTH / April-Sept." (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Appliqued
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered.
Dimensions (inches)
74.25 (H) x 61.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
188.59 (H) x 156.21 (W)