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Slip seat
1728-1735
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Maple
Museum Object Number
1969.4603
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4603
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Boston; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat may have been made between 1728 and 1735.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in France between 1740 and 1760.
Date
1728-1735
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "66.1311/WALNUT RM/APR-DEC. [over] slipseat #/69.4603" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 3-2" (stamped in red and blue ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "66.1311 [twice]" (graphite)
Type: INscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "V" (engraved)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Maple
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
19.25 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.895 (W) x 41.275 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.