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On Display: House - Lebanon Room
Slip seat
1735-1755
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8596
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8596
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat frame is probably original to the chair, with modern upholstery and webbing.
Secondary Place of Origin
Norwich; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger this fabric was probably made in England, possibly Norwich, between 1740 and 1770.
Date
1735-1755
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Hand painted on reverse
Inscription: 58.15 (black paint)
Type: Label
Location: Stamped in wood on reverse
Inscription: WEYMAN (stamped in wood frame)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSFF / .0225 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8596" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
18.5 (W) x 14.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47 (W) x 36.2 (L)