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Bed hanging (Base valance)
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
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0358.009
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0358.009
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
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.
Date
1943-1951
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "3 F - Cecil Room / Bottom Left Valance / 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: "52.358.9 / CECIL B/RM. / Oct-Mar" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand embroidered.
Dimensions (inches)
12.5 (H) x 88.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.75 (H) x 224.155 (W)