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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0614.006
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0614.006
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 or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, the upholstery fabric was made in France between 1850 and 1900.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: nailed to back rail
Inscription: July-Dec. "SEASON 3 4 (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: Chair/ 61.804.2)/ 84.614.6/ CHINESE PARLOR/JUL-DEC, on reverse Slip seat/ 84.614.6/ #1
Type: Inscription
Location: on frame
Inscription: 61.804.2/EC 50/50/50-A
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Techniques
- Embossed
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
20.75 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.705 (W) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Slip seat at back edge: 16.25"
Slipcover for slip seat (84.617.20, #1A) OL: 23.0"; OW: 26.25"