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Slip seat
James Gillingham
1770-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Gillingham (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Yellow Pine
Museum Object Number
1969.5619
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5619
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
James Gillingham (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to its associated chair, 1961.0809.002, which was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date
1770-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: "1 F 28/ SITTING ROOM/ Jan-Feb-Mar/" (typed) "61.809.2" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "No 13" (in white chalk)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "V" (chiseled on frame)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "61.809.2/ is the number/ of the CHAIR" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5619 / slip seat" [over] "1961.0809.002 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Yellow Pine
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
23 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
58 (W) x 47 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall