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On Display: House - Memorial Library
Slip seat
1929-1961
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.006
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.006
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat possibly made at Winterthur or in New York City for chair 1961.0803.001
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in Europe between 1700 and 1750.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to the webbing
Inscription: 61.803.1/Chinese parlor/Jan - Jun, on reverse Slip seat/ 84.617.6/#16 (graphite
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to back rail
Inscription: Season #2 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23.25 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.055 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. The width at the back rail of the slip seat is 18.0 inches.