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Slip seat
1770-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5724.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5724.001
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between 1770 and 1780.
Date
1770-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "N 12" (white chalk)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "12" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "1 F 21 / SITTING ROOM / Jan-Feb-Mar / 61.809.3" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF.0151 [crossed out] [over] 1969.5724.001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.5 (W) x 43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.