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Slip seat
1765-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1984.0612.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0612.001
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe, probably between 1750-1850.
Date
1765-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: (Chair/ 51.24)/ CHINESE PARLOR/ 84.612.1/ JUL-DEC, on reverse Slip seat/ 84.612.1/ #20 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: written on frame
Inscription: 24
Type: Label
Location: cloth label on rear rail
Inscription: SEASON 3 4 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
- Pine, white
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.75 (W) x 20.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.785 (W) x 52.07 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 17.75 inches.