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On Display: House - Chinese Parlor
Slip seat
1760-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.008
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.008
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The slip seat appears to be contemporary with chair 1961.0803.003, which was made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1760-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "SEASON # 2" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "61.803.3" (in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "61.803.3/ CHINESE PARLOR / JAN - JUN" (recto) "Slip seat / 84.617.18 / #4" (verso), in graphite
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 40.64 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. The width at the back rail of the slip seat is 16.5 inches.