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Slip seat
1740-1760
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4354
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4354
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat may have been made in Delaware between 1740 and 1760.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1800, this fabric was made in Europe, possibly France between 1750-1850.
Date
1740-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "6" (red marker or crayon)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4354/SHIPLEY Rm/ (Chair 56.38.154)/ OCT-MAR [over] "69.4354/#2" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, white
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 40.64 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.