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Slip seat
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1750-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Pine, yellow
Museum Object Number
1984.0612.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0612.006
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slipseat is probably original to chair 1961.0804.001, but the upholstery webbing was possibly replaced in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This face fabric was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils of New York c. 1995 ("Linen Moire" #00-1--86-2-PH-1, yellow fabric 36% cotton, 44% rayon, 20% linen.)
Date
1750-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: paper tag pinned to the webbing
Inscription: "61.804.1/ CHINESE PARLOR/ JUL-DEC" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse of above label
Inscription: "Slip seat/ 84.612.6/ #2" (in pencil)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame
Inscription: "EC53" (in red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "61.804.1"(in black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "50-C" (in black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "gets yellow" (in pencil)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Pine, yellow
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Slipseat at back edge: 16.50"
Slipcover for slipseat: OL: 23.0"; OW: 26."