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Slip seat
1765-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0614.008
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0614.008
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
1765-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: on the scrim.
Inscription: "52" (in white chalk)
Type: Label
Location: on a paper tag pinned to the scrim.
Inscription: "(Chair/ 61.807/ 84.614.8/ CHINESE PARLOR/ JUL-DEC" (in pencil)
Type: Label
Location: on the back of above tag.
Inscription: "Slip seat/ 84.614.8/ #9" (in pencil)
Type: Label
Location: on a cloth label nailed to the frame.
Inscription: "SEASON 3 4" (stamped in red ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Techniques
- Embossed
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
22.75 (W) x 18.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.785 (W) x 47.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 17 inches.