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Slip seat
1760-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4352
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4352
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated chair, 1964.0966, made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750-1850.
Date
1760-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "69.4352/SHIPLEY RM/ (Chair 64.966)/ OCT-MAR" verso: "#1/69.4352" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: written on frame
Inscription: "1", and "SHIPLEY RM." (red marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, white
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall