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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
- Wood, soft
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.009
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.009
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 used on the slip seat was possibly made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing at center
Inscription: 61.803.4/Chinese parlor/Jan-Jun, on reverse 84.617.9/slip seat/#3 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to rail, Twill tape
Inscription: Season 2 (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: on rail
Inscription: 61.803.4 (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: on rail
Inscription: 47 (black marker
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood, soft
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 40.64 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the rear edge is 16.5 inches.