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On Display: House - Hampton Room
Slip seat
1760-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
- Cotton
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Museum Object Number
1969.4054
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.4054
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The chair associated with this slip seat was 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
1760-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing
Inscription: "69.4054 / slip seat / on 58.2217" [over] "69.4054 / Slip /Seat" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to side rail (covers 2nd label)
Inscription: "3 F 14/CECIL ROOM / Nov-Dec-Jan / Feb-March" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
- Cotton
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Techniques
- Stamped
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 21.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.515 (W) x 55.245 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall