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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip cover
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.5593
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5593
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated ca. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900 and 1950.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5593 / slip cover" [over] "chair / 59.3398" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1959.3398 [over] 1959.3398" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill label
Inscription: "PORT ROYAL PARLOR/Upholst.seat chair/slip cover- EC 35/Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
1.75 (H) x 1.75 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.445 (H) x 4.445 (W) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width and length are overall.