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Slip seat
1795-1805
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4648
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4648
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The sofa associated with this slip seat was made in Massachusetts.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1780-1800, this silk fabric was probably made in Europe between 1850-1950.
Date
1795-1805
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "69.4648" verso: "from / (63.25) / 69.4648 / Billiard Room / Apr. Sept" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: written on frame
Inscription: " Top II Top Top" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: stitched on webbing
Inscription: "H A"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
72.5 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
184.15 (W) x 38.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.