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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
1984.0617.010
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.010
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 made in Europe between 1700 and 1725.
Date
1929-1961
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing
Inscription: 61.806/Chinese Parlor/Jan-Jun, reverse reads: 84.617.10/Slip seat,#6. (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to rail
Inscription: Season #2 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood, soft
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the rear edge is 17 inches.