Armchair, 1785-1805, Photographed at Ernest LoNano Interiors, New York, 1950-1953
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Artifact Overview
The firm of Ernest LoNano -- active from 1912 into the 1980s -- was known as the premier re-upholsterers of antique American furniture. Museums from coast to coast sought the advice of three generations of LoNanos for accuracy in period upholstery fabrics. The company specialized in adapting historic fabrics for reuse. This photograph documents the re-upholstery process on The Henry Ford's furniture by the firm.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1950-1953
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.407.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4.5 in
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