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Slip seat
1760-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0614.005
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0614.005
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat has a black dust cover on its underside that obscures the woods and prevents attribution.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, the upholstery fabric was made in France between 1850 and 1900.
Date
1760-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to scrim
Inscription: Chair/ 61.803.4/ CHINESE PARLOR/ JUL-DEC/ 84.614.5, on reverse Slip seat/ 84.614.5/ #3
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to frame (cloth label)
Inscription: 1 F 47/ SITTING ROOM/ Jul-Aug-Sept (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to back rail
Inscription: SEASON 3 4 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Techniques
- Embossed
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 16.5 inches.