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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
1984.0617.021
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0617.021
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
Inscription: 61.804.2/Chinese Parlor/Jan-June on reverse Slip seat/84.617.21/#1 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to back rail
Inscription: Season 2 (Stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: written on back rail
Inscription: 50-A (black marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 16.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 41.275 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the rear edge is 16.5 inches.