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Slip seat
1765-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0603
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0603
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The settee associated with this slip seat was made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously cataloged as Italy, 1700-1750, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700-1800.
Date
1765-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: " #4 / slip seat / 84.603" verso: "settee / 60.1057 / BLACKWELL / PARLOR / OCT-MAR" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
65.25 (W) x 20 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
165.735 (W) x 50.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. W taken at front.