Object Number 1984.0621

Object Name

Slip seat

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Goffstown or New Bedford, New Hampshire, New England, United States, North America

Secondary Place of Origin

United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

The canvaswork panel was worked in the United States between 1740 and 1800.

Date

1740-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned to reverse, paper tag; "Slip /Seat 84.621" (graphite)

Materials

Wool; Wood; Linen; Canvas; Hair; Cotton

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand-stitched

Dimensions (inches)

13.125 (L) , 19.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

33.337 (L) , 50.165 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 12.25.

Object Description

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