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Slip cover
Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Jean-Baptiste Huet, Oberkampf Factory
1929-1950
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8458
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.8458
Object Name
Slip cover
Title
Le Meunier, Sons Fils et l'Âne (the Miller, His Son, and the Ass)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric designer); Oberkampf Factory (Fabric manufacturer)
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
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed at the Oberkampf manufactory in Jouy-en-Josas, France, c. 1806, using a pattern designed by J.B. Huet.
Date
1929-1950
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0392.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8458" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on red tag
Inscription: "57.938" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "LANCASTER ROOM / 3C / sofa-slip cover" (typed)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Fable
- Morality
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Raised style
Dimensions (inches)
86 (W) x 56.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
218.44 (W) x 143.51 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 39.5 inches