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Slip cover
1941-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber
Museum Object Number
1984.0613
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0613
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 between 1941 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800 and 1900.
Date
1941-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "[upside down] 84.613 / CHINESE SITTING ROOM / (1 F) / -slip cover-sofa- / July-Aug-Sept-Oct. (3)" (black ink, blue ink, typed)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "51.33 / CHINESE PARLOR / JUL.-DEC." (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "sofa / 51.33" [over] "slipcover / 84.613.1" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (moire)
Dimensions (inches)
130.25 (W) x 59.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
330.835 (W) x 151.765 (L)
Measurement Notes
Selvage width is approximately 22.5 inches.