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

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