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Slip seat
1765-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Tulip poplar
- Mahogany
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1984.0604.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0604.003
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This portions of this slip seat are original to its associated chair, 1960.1062.001, which was made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Lyon; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per fabric dealer, Cora Ginsburg, this fabric was made in Lyon, France between 1890 and 1924.
Date
1765-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Chiseled on frame
Inscription: "VIII"
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "Side Chair/ 60.1062.1/ BLACKWELL/ PARLOR/ OCT MAR" verso: "Slip seat/ 84.604.3/ #1" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Tulip poplar
- Mahogany
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
23 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
58.42 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.