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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
1969.5659
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5659
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
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric, previously attributed to France between 1725-1775, was probably made in Europe between 1725-1760.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF./0119 [crossed out]" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1-4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on dust cover
Inscription: "E A 5/BLACKWELL ROOM/Oct-April" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on dust cover
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ERNEST LoNANO/127 EAST 59th ST NY" (woven)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on dust cover
Inscription: "#5" (white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5659/slip seat" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23.75 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.325 (W) x 48.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.