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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.4624
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4624
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, underside
Inscription: "(59.1486/ POWELL Rm./69.4624/OCT-MAR" [over] "69.4624" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON #2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse
Inscription: "2 F 9 POWELL ROOM/April-May-June/Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on dust cover
Inscription: "9" (white chalk or crayon)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
24.25 (W) x 19.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
61.595 (W) x 48.895 (L)
Measurement Notes
Repeat H not available; measurements overall.