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Slip seat
1929-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0612.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0612.002
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is of modern construction.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe, probably between 1750-1850.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: "Chair/ 61.805/ CHINESE PARLOR/ 84.612.2/ JUL-DEC." on reverse "Arm/ chair/ #21/slip seat/ 84.612.2"
Type: Inscription
Location: on frame
Inscription: "61.805"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 48.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 17.75 inches.