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Slip cover
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1984.0608.004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0608.004
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was hand-painted in China for the western export market between 1700-1800. Note per previous cataloger: Previously catalogued as France, 1770-1800. Attributed to China by SBS, 10/84.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "slip / cover / 84.608.4" verso: "window / seat / 57.694" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Paint
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
110.75 (W) x 27.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
281.305 (W) x 69.85 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, taken flat.