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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5645
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5645
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
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was appears to be colonial revival, and was probably embroidered between 1875 and 1950.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF.128" (crossed out) [over] "1969.5645" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "WALNUT ROOM-2 G / slip seat / (side chair) / October-November-December" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "WALNUT RM." (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "Chair by [obscured]" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18.75 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47.6 (W) x 41 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall