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On Display: House - Chestertown Room
Slip seat
1770-1790
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0605
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William K. Wallbridge
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0605
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is probably original to its associated chair, 1958.0018.002.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this upholstery fabric was probably made in Italy between 1700 and 1730.
Date
1770-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned to tag
Inscription: "Chair / 58.18.2 /Slipseat / 84.605" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: written on seat frame
Inscription: "58.18.2" (in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
19 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.26 (W) x 38.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width above at front rail. Width at rear is 14.25 inches.