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Slip cover
1941-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1984.0615.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0615.002
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1941 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Europe between 1750 and 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1850 and 1950.
Date
1941-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.668 / CHINESE PARLOR / Jul.-Dec. / *84.615.2" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "chair / 57.668" [over] "slipcover / 84.615.2" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Stamped on reverse
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: Fabric label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "CH. #1." (typed)
Type: Inscription
Location: Hand written on reverse
Inscription: "57.668" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (Moire)
Dimensions (inches)
41 (W) x 54.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
104.14 (W) x 138.43 (L)