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Slip seat
1786-1786
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1969.4623
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4623
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per associated chair record, 1957.0871.002, this slip seat was made in Philadelphia.
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
1786-1786
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "(57.871.2)/chair/POWELL Rm./69.4623/OCT-MAR" [over] "3/69.4623" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON #2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, paper
Inscription: "POWELL ROOM/APRIL-MAY-JUNE/OCT-NOV-DEC/2-F-4/2f1" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "#23" (red ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "#23" (black ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "57.871.2' (red ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Pine, white
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Repeat H not available; measurements overall.