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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5703
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5703
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.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper surface, on face fabric below cotton batting
Inscription: "Port Royal Reception / Window Ch / A.R. / #I" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "59.1372" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "Reception[?]" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "I" (graphite, 2 times)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "2 R 7 / MONTMORENCI HALL 2d Fl. / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF.0171 [crossed out] [over] 1969.5703" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.5 (W) x 41.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.