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Slip seat
1929-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0614.014
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0614.014
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat frame 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
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on a paper tag pinned to the scrim.
Inscription: "(Chair/ 67.610.1)/ CHINESE PARLOR/ JUL-DEC/ 84.614.14" (in pencil)
Type: Label
Location: on the back of this tag.
Inscription: "Slip cover/ 84.614.14/ #10" (in pencil)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "61.1724.2" (in red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "EC4" (in pencil)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "#1" (in pencil)
Type: Inscription
Location: on the frame.
Inscription: "CHINESE PARLOR" (in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Techniques
- Embossed
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
21.75 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.245 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at back edge is 16.75 inches.