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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
1984.0612.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0612.004
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur.
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/ 61.809.2/ CHINESE PARLOR/ JUL-DEC/ 84.612.4, on reverse 84.612.4/ Slip seat/ #18
Type: Inscription
Location: on frame
Inscription: 61.809.2 (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Oak
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 15.75 inches.