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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5630
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5630
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.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: "Mrs. Du Pont/ # 2 + 4/ season/ 3M33" (graphite, red pencil)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto and verso: "57.993.1" (black ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on scrim
Inscription: twice on scrim: "33" (red pencil)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5630 / slip seat" [over] "1957.0993.001 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (moire)
Dimensions (inches)
22.125 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.2 (W) x 46.4 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall