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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
- Silk
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1969.4317
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4317
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: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON #2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, cloth label
Inscription: "55.579" (ink) / "PORT ROYAL PARLOR / stool / slip seat" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on scrim
Inscription: "# 24" (chalk)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4317" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON #2" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 41.91 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall