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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1765-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1969.4321
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4321
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat frame is probably original to the chair and was made in Philadelphia between 1765 and 1780.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made between 1900-1950, and is possibly c.1950. Previously, this fabric was attributed to Europe in the French Regence Style (design c. 1725).
Date
1765-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4321" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Handwritten on reverse webbing
Inscription: "7" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Hand painted on reverse frame
Inscription: "61.116b" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Carved on inner frame
Inscription: "XIII" (carved)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Pine, white
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22.75 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.785 (W) x 41.275 (L)