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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United states; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5478
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5478
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United states; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat frame was made by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Europe, 18th century, this fabric was probably made between 1900-1950.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tag pinned to scrim at rear corner
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ERNEST LoNANO/107 EAST 59th St. N.Y." (woven)
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "58.1770 / PORT ROYAL B/RM / ALL YEAR" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, nailed to rear rail
Inscription: "2 E 11 / PORT ROYAL ROOM / July-Aug-Sept-Oct" (typed on tag)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5478 / slip seat / 1958.1770 / chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55 (W) x 42 (L)
Measurement Notes
width at rear: 17.0 inches