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Slip seat
1732-1760
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Portsmouth; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- White pine
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.5602
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5602
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Portsmouth; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to its associated chair, 1954.0514, which was made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Date
1732-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: "2 A 22 / BELLE ISLE ROOM / Jan-Feb-Mar. (1)" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on board
Inscription: "#22" (white chalk)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on board
Inscription: "2 A 22 / #3" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on board
Inscription: "54.514" (red paint)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5602 / slip seat" [over] "1954.0514 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- White pine
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 18 (W) x 13.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3 (H) x 46 (W) x 34 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall