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Slip cover
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1984.0609
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0609
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Europe between 1700-1730, this fabric was probably made between 1750-1825.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse rear corner
Inscription: "51.6 / CHINESE PARLOR / JUL-DEC" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse rear corner on tape
Inscription: "SITTING ROOM / #3 / 1F5" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven
- Embossed
Dimensions (inches)
105 (W) x 37 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
266.7 (W) x 93.98 (D)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are overall, taken on sofa 1951.0006.