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Slip seat
1700-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- White pine
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.5607
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5607
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made in the United States.
Date
1700-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: "2A 18 / BELLE ISLE ROOM / Jan.-Feb-Mar." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF.0111" (crossed out) [over] "1969.5607 (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on plank, reverse, on plank
Inscription: "2A 18" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on plank
Inscription: [illegible] (white chalk)
Type: Inscription
Inscription: "I" (chiseled in board)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- White pine
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
0.825 (H) x 18 (W) x 13.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.1 (H) x 46 (W) x 34.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall