Object Number 1969.5480

Object Name

Slip seat

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

The chair associated with this slip seat was made in either England or New York City. The chair's wide proportions, thick cabriole legs, squared claws on ball feet, gadrooned front skirt molding and square rear legs are all features associated with New York City craftmanship.

Secondary Place of Origin

White Plains, New York, Mid Atlantic, United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric on the slip seat was made by Brunschwig & Fils and purchased in 1981.

Date

1760-1780

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; pinned on tag; "1969.5480 / slip seat / 1952.0244.002 / chair" (in graphite)

Materials

Wool; Wood

Techniques

Watered (Moire), Woven (plain)

Dimensions (inches)

16.5 (L) , 21.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

42 (L) , 54 (W)

Measurement Notes

width at rear: 18.25 inches

Object Description

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