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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
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0617.016
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.016
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 in 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: on frame
Inscription: "SEASON # 2" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "61.809.5" (in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "61.809.5 / CHINESE PARLOR / JAN - JUN" (recto) "Slip seat / 84.617.16 / #17" (verso), in graphite
Type: Label
Location: on frame
Inscription: "23" (in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 40.64 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. The width at the back rail of the slip seat is 16.0 inches.