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Seat cover (Ex-seat cover)
1740-1780
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3636
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3636
Object Name
Seat cover (Ex-seat cover)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This ex-seat cover was probably made in North America.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The textile was probably printed in England between 1740 and 1780.
Date
1740-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on green tag
Inscription: "69.3636 / T9 / O-2-a / 1 piece" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Resist style
Dimensions (inches)
23.5 (W) x 19.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.69 (W) x 48.895 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 28 3/4 inches (design is incomplete on this piece)