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Slip cover
1929-1955
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8421.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8421.001
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1955.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England between 1770 and 1790.
Date
1929-1955
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "NEW YORK ROOM / (3W) / slip cover / cushion" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside; near skirt hem
Inscription: "1 - 2 - 1" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0358.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8421 / .001" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Resist style
Dimensions (inches)
56 (W) x 63 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
142.24 (W) x 160.02 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 27.50 inches