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Bed hanging (Side curtain)
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
1952.0358.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0358.004
Object Name
Bed hanging (Side curtain)
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.
Date
1943-1951
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "CECIL BED RM. / RIGHT BED CURTAIN / 52.358.4" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: Stamped on reverse
Inscription: "SEASON 3#4" (red ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.358.4 / CECIL RM. / Oct-Mar" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Appliqued
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand embroidered.
Dimensions (inches)
66.5 (H) x 37.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
168.91 (H) x 95.885 (W)