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On Display: House - Morattico Hall
Slip cover
1940-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1984.0645
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0645
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slipcover was made for an easy chair in the 20th century, probably at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1675-1700.
Date
1940-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: inside snap line
Inscription: "Chair 58.537 Slipcover 84.645" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: inner right corner
Inscription: "1 R 17 Morattico Hall Jan-Feb-Mar Jul-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: on cushion, inside snap line, center back
Inscription: "Chair 58.537 Slipcover 84.645 Jul-Dec" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: on cushion, inside snap line, center back
Inscription: "1 R 17 Morattico Hall Jan-Feb-Mar Jul-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
31.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
80.01 (D)
Measurement Notes
OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 11.5 in. (29.2 cm); W (crest) 24.25 in. (61.5 cm); W (seat) 27.75 in. (70.5 cm); W (feet) 27.5 in. (69.7 cm); D (seat) 21 in. (53.3 cm).