Slip cover

Museum Object Number 1969.5803.003

Object Name

Slip cover

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Joseph Li Volsi (Maker)

Date of Birth

August 14, 1907

Date of Death

October 22, 1985

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1900.

Date

1963-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "63.689.2 / BILLIARD RM / OCT-MAR (crossed out)" (graphite)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "2010IMLSRB. / 0043. / 003 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.5803 / .003" (graphite)
3. Label; Inscription; "LADDER / BACK / #2" (ink)

Materials

Bast fiber; Silk

Techniques

Woven (twill)

Dimensions (inches)

26 (L) , 28 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

66.04 (L) , 71.12 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

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