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On Display: House - Federal Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8818
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8818
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made between 1700-1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse twill tape tag
Inscription: “SEASON 2 4” (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse on frame
Inscription: “Simsbury Room #2 / #2” ( black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "slipseat / 2010.0500" verso: "chair / 1959.0104.001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54 (W) x 42 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.