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Slip seat
1740-1760
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Pine, white
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4335
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4335
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat may be original to its associated chair, 1958.0958, which was made in either New York City or Albany, New York.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1740-1800, this fabric was probably woven in England between 1750 and 1850.
Date
1740-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "58.958 Chair/#/ HardenBergh/pad #69.4335/ Parlor/ OCT-Mar" verso: "4" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 4 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, paper label
Inscription: "4M8/HARDENBERGH/ SITTING ROOM/ April-May-June/ July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "58.958" (red paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Pine, white
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
26.5 (W) x 19.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
67.31 (W) x 49.53 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall