Object Number 1984.0653.008

Object Name

Slip seat

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Winterthur, Delaware, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This slip seat was upholstered in the early 20th century for chair 1957.0514.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Previously dated ca. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900 and 1950.

Date

1929-1957

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label ; Pinned to scrim at center; 57.514/Port Royal/Parlor/#6, on reverse Slip seat 84.653.8 (in graphite)
2. Label; Sewn to scrim at back rail; 57.514/ PORT ROYAL PARLOR/ (EC)/ slip seat #19/ Oct-Nov-Dec (typed)
3. Label; Nailed to front rail; Season #2 (stamped in red)

Materials

Silk; Wood

Techniques

Woven (damask)

Dimensions (inches)

16.5 (L) , 21.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

41.91 (L) , 54.61 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 17.5 inches.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.