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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
1969.5652
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5652
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 between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe (possibly France) between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "Blue 21" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "57.993.2" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "#21" (green marker)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5652/slip seat" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55 (W) x 44 (L)