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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5665
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5665
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
Rouen; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloguer, this fabric made have been made in Rouen, France, between 1770 and 1810. It may be a revival fabric made in Europe or North America between 1880 and 1970.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on
Inscription: "Readbourne stair hall [illegible graphite inscription underneath]" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "#1" (twice, black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on dust cover
Inscription: "#I" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5665/slip seat" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55 (W) x 42.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.