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Slip cover
1947-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.8026
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8026
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 New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Bannister Hall; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was once thought to be a possible Bannister Hall pattern printed in c. 1830, but is now believed to be a 20th century revival.
Date
1947-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, hem
Inscription: "JULY AUG - SEPT / JAN FEB - MAR / SAA - TAPPAHANNOCK HALL" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0686.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8026 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 50.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 128.27 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical design repeat: 33.5 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 80.