Slip seat

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Creator (Role):

    Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)

  • Place of Origin:

    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Secondary Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1740-1750

  • Materials:

    Wool; Wood

  • Techniques:

    Woven (plain), Watered (Moire), Embossed

  • Museum Object Number:

    1984.0671.003


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1984.0671.003

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

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This slip seat is possibly original to chair 1957.2500 made between 1740 and 1750.

Secondary Place of Origin

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

Secondary Origin Notes

The fabric was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils, Inc of New York in the late 20th century.

Date

1740-1750

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; pinned to webbing; 57.2500/Vauxhall Rm/Apr Sept

Materials

Wool; Wood

Techniques

Woven (plain), Watered (Moire), Embossed

Dimensions (inches)

18.5 (L) , 24.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

46.99 (L) , 62.23 (W)

Measurement Notes

Width is widest point of balloon seat. Width at back edge is 18 inches.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1984 Textiles in America, 1650-1870.
Discussion of moreen: p. 300-303.