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Slip seat
1785-1795
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, yellow
- Silk
- Cotton
- Metal
Museum Object Number
1969.4614
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4614
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The chair associated with this slip seat, 1952.0235, was made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1750 and 1800.
Date
1785-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Chair (52.235)/ WINTERTHUR/HALL 69.4614/ OCT.Dec" [over] "69.4614/ slipseat" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, frame
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, frame
Inscription: "52.235" (in ink or paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, yellow
- Silk
- Cotton
- Metal
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
23.25 (W) x 19.825 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.055 (W) x 50.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.