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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
1969.4327
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.4327
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.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, dust cover
Inscription: "#43" (white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON #2"(stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill
Inscription: "59.3393/PORT ROYAL PARLOR/ (EC)/ Slip seat #43/Oct-Nov-Dec." (black marker and typed)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.432" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.