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Slip cover
1951-1953
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber
Museum Object Number
1969.8264
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8264
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made in New York City between 1951 and 1952.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger this fabric was made in Europe between 1710 and 1730.
Date
1951-1953
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "51.33" [over] "51.33" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0157.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8264" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
128 (W) x 57 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
325.12 (W) x 144.78 (L)
Measurement Notes
Design repeat is approximate, it may be slightly longer. Selvage width is approximately 18.5 inches.