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Slip seat
Hartmann et Fils
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Hartmann et Fils (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Pine, yellow
Museum Object Number
1969.4610
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4610
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Hartmann et Fils (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Munster; Alsace; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in France between 1780 and 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "ESSEX" and "#1" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "54.21 chair/(T294)/ESSEX/Bedroom/ JAN-JUN/fabric # 69.3083.2 [over] "#1/ slip seat/ 69.4610" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "54.21" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "3 FLOOR HALL" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
- Pine, yellow
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
20.5 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.07 (W) x 39.37 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 52.
Vertical design repeat: 35 inches.