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1984.0617.015 and 1992.0512 Slip seat and Textile, woven, overall, C-DIOC
On Display: House - Chinese Parlor
Slip seat
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.015
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.015
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
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 in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made by Brunschwig & Fils of New York, possibly c. 1981.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "61.809.4" (in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "61.809.4 / CHINESE PARLOR / JAN - JUN" (recto) "Slip seat / 84.617.15 / #13" (verso), in graphite
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 41.275 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. The width at the back rail of the slip seat is 16.0 inches.