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On Display: House - Chinese Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0617.001
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 New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric on this slip seat was possibly made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing near center (white tag)
Inscription: "Slip seat/84.617.1/#21", on reverse "61.805/Chinese Parlor/Jan-Jun" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Cloth tag on webbing
Inscription: "61.805/Chinese Parlor/#21" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape nailed to back rail
Inscription: "Season 2" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the back edge is 18 inches