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Slip seat
"Lethe, or Aesop in the Shades"
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5663
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5663
Object Name
Slip seat
Title
"Lethe, or Aesop in the Shades"
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 using fabric that was probably made in Europe between 1770 and 1780.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in England between 1770 and 1780.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: 54.534 [over] 54.534 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, tag
Inscription: #4/Essex R./Season -4-" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: SEASON 4 (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5663/slip seat" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Costume
- Theater
- Literary scene
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
20.5 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52 (W) x 41 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.; Per T Book Vol. 1, T51, fabric blue-printed w=33 ("at least"); red-printed w=28; vertical repeat= 38.750;wpi=52