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Slip cover
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.5798.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5798.002
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger, this fabric, 1969.5324, was made in Europe and dates between 1760 and 1790.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label
Inscription: "[Illegible, covered by twill tape label] g R" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape
Inscription: "I D 35 / MORNING ROOM / JUL-AUG-SEPT" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Same textile / 69.5324 in / Text. Std.-Long Drw." (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Written on verso
Inscription: "#2" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB. / .0035.002 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.5798 / .002" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
29 (W) x 25.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
73.66 (W) x 65.405 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.