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On Display: House - Chinese Parlor
Slip seat
J. H. Thorp & Co., Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. H. Thorp & Co. (Fabric supplier)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.005
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0617.005
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
J. H. Thorp & Co. (Fabric supplier); Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
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
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in 1968 by Brunschwig and Fils.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "SEASON #2" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "51.24" (in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "24" (in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22.5 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.15 (W) x 48.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. The width at the back rail of the slip seat is 18.0 inches.