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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
1969.4326
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.4326
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as having been made circa 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe pr North America between 1900 and 1950.The fabric is from Europe, ca. 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill label
Inscription: "SEASON #2" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on dust cover
Inscription: "#11" (white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill label
Inscription: "59.3344/PORT ROYAL PARLOR/ (EC)/ slip seat A/ Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4326"(graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Dimensions (inches)
21.75 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.245 (W) x 42.545 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.