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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Oak
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1969.4622
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4622
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
Previously attributed to Italy, 1740-1760, this fabric was probably woven in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "2 F1 2 F 4/POWELL ROOM/April-May-June/Oct-Nov-Dec" / "in future" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON #2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "(57.871.1)/Chair/POWELL Rm/69.4622/OCT-MAR" [over] "69.4622" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame and webbing
Inscription: "#4" (black ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "69.4622" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "57.871.1" (red ink, crossed out in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Oak
- Pine, white
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Repeat H not available; measurements overall.