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Slip seat
1790-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, hard
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4339
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4339
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat and its associated chair 1957.0994 were made in Philadelphia between 1790 and 1800.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1770 and 1800.
Date
1790-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on frame, tag
Inscription: "3M17/BLUE ROOM/ April-May-June,/ Oct-Nov-Dec." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Blue Bed/ Chair #/ 57.994/69.4339 pad #/ OCT. DEC". (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, hard
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.