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On Display: House - Albany Room
Slip seat
1929-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Ash
Museum Object Number
1969.4524
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4524
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was possibly made in Europe, 1750-1850.
Date
1929-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to scrim at front rail (white tag)
Inscription: "57.561.2/Albany Rm/ Apr-Sept" recto "#1/ 694524" verso
Type: Label
Location: nailed to front rail (twill tape)
Inscription: "Season 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to rear rail (twill tape)
Inscription: (ALBANY ROOM-3 3k. 13/Jan-Feb-Mar/ July-Aug-Sept." (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Ash
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
17 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.18 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is measured at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 14.25 inches.