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Slip seat
1745-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4053
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4053
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The chairs associated with this slip seat were made in Boston.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was made in Europe, possibly France, between 1750-1800. The fabric was previously dated, 1750-60.
Date
1745-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "Mr. D. P. Bed R/# 2", "2P", "2.P", "3P", and two illegible letters (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "3 F 25 / CECIL ROOM / Nov-Dec-Jan- / Feb-March" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1 - 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto and verso: "69.4053 / slip seat / cover" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Maple
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Stamped
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
23.5 (W) x 23.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.69 (W) x 59.055 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall