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On Display: House - Essex Room
Slip seat
1760-1769
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Canvas
- Paint
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5539
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5539
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made in Connecticut.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This upholstery fabric was probably produced in North America between 1850 and 1969.
Date
1760-1769
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, underside
Inscription: "slip seat/1969.5539 [over] chair/1955/0133.001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Canvas
- Paint
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.5 (W) x 43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are overall.