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Window hanging (Valance)
Ernest LoNano Interiors, Prelle et Cie
1966-1967
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1967.1140.002 C
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1140.002 C
Object Name
Window hanging (Valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker); Prelle et Cie (Fabric manufacturer)
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
Lyon; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Woven in 1966 by Prelle et Cie for Winterthur.
Date
1966-1967
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
68 (W) x 52 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
172.72 (W) x 132.08 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, taken at outside edge.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Ernest LoNano Interiors. 11//1956 Ernest LoNano Advertisement. Antiques. Vol. 70
• This fabric and same design for hangings published: p. 418Book: Burnham, Dorothy K. 1980 Warp and Weft: a Textile Terminology. 216.
• Discussion of lampas: p. 82-83Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Window hangings from set published: p. 112