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Slip seat
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1745-1950
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United states; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5474 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5474 A
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Upholsterer)
Place of Origin
United states; North America
Origin Notes
The chair associated with this slip seat was made in Philadelphia, but the slip seat woods are obscured by the dust cover.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The quilted fabric on this slip seat was probably made in America between 1750 and 1800.
Date
1745-1950
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: "58.1410" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, nailed to rear rail
Inscription: 58.1410/ #3 (typed and faded)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5474 A / slip seat / 1958.1410 / chair' (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
23.75 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.3 (W) x 45.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
width at rear: 19.25 inches