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Slip seat
1760-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, yellow
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4516
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4516
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, 1957.0105.002, made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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
1760-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.4516/SHIPLEY RM/ (Chair 57.105.2)/ OCT-MAR" verso: "#4/69.4516" (graphite)
Type: Mark
Location: reverse, chiseled on the frame
Inscription: "II"
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "57.105.2" and other illegible letters or numbers
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "4" (red marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, yellow
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
22.5 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.15 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall