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Slip seat
1760-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Pine, hard
Museum Object Number
1984.0614.004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0614.004
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, the upholstery fabric was made in France between 1850 and 1900.
Date
1760-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: nailed to frame
Inscription: SEASON 3 4
Type: Inscription
Location: on frame
Inscription: 61.803.3 (in black marker)
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: Chair/61.803.3)/ CHINESE PARLOR/84.614.4/ JUL-DEC/, on reverse Slip seat/ 84.614.11/ #4
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Pine, hard
Techniques
- Embossed
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 17.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 43.815 (L)
Measurement Notes
Slip seat at back edge: 16.50"