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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oak
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.5606
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5606
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.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: “3F 36 / CECIL ROOM Extra / July-Aug-Sept / Only with tree of life / curtains.” (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: “This slip seat /belongs to/ chair / 58.2219” (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: “4” (inscribed on frame in graphite three times)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: “D . bed #4 Mr. Du Pont Bed Room/ 4 #4”
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5606 / slip seat" [over] "1958.2219 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Oak
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
20.75 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.7 (W) x 42.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall