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Slip cover
Cowtan & Tout, Inc.
1941-1954
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Cowtan & Tout, Inc. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8540.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8540.003
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Cowtan & Tout, Inc. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was made at Cowtan & Tout, Inc. in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric, possibly made in England, was probably made between 1900-1950. Per the T book, it is a reproduction.
Date
1941-1954
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label
Inscription: "2 X 34 / LIBRARY / Jan-Feb-Mar / April-May-June" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Manufacturer's label
Inscription: "MADE BY / COWTAN & TOUT, INC. / NEW YORK LONDON" (black thread)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0476.003 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8540 / .003" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on blue fabric tag
Inscription: "H (background) / special / attent / 2 / 3164" (ink)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
64 (W) x 63 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
162.56 (W) x 160.02 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.