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On Display: House - Empire Parlor
Slip seat
1800-1825
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Rayon
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0625.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0625.002
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated stool. It possibly retains its original upholstery structure underneath modern reproduction upholstery.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric is a modern reproduction, probably made between 1950-1970. This tape is probably 18th century.
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "57.757.2" (in black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned to tag
Inscription: "84.625.2 / 57.757.2" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Rayon
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 9 (W) x 11 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.5 (H) x 22.9 (W) x 28 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are overall