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Slip seat
1765-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- White pine
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.5622
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5622
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to its associated chair, 1958.2262, which was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date
1765-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "58.2262 / is the number/ for the chair" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "58.2262 PaTUXent" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5622 / slip seat" [over] "1958.2262 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- White pine
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.5 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57 (W) x 43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall