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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1760-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5483
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5483
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat may be original to its associated chair, but a dust cover prevents further identification.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe in the 18th century.
Date
1760-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, nailed to rear rail
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ERNEST LoNANO/27 EAST 59TH ST. N.Y. " (woven)
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "3 B 45/THIRD FLOOR HALL/Nov-Dec, Jan-Feb-Mar/April-May-June" (typed )
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned to webbing
Inscription: "59.785" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5483 / slip seat / 1959.0785 / chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
21.75 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.2 (W) x 44 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is measured at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 16.75.