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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4316
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.4316
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated ca. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900 and 1950.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on scrim
Inscription: #54" (white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4316" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "57.504" (black marker) / "PORT ROYAL PARLOR / (EC) / slip seat #54/ Oct-Nov-Dec" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON #2" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23.75 (W) x 18.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.325 (W) x 47.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall