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Slip cover
1940-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1984.0646
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0646
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was probably made in Europe in the 19th century in the style of 1600-1640.
Date
1940-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left inside cover
Inscription: "Chair 58.538" on recto, "Slipcover 84.646" on verso (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: lower inside right corner
Inscription: "MORATTICO HALL WING CHAIR 58.538" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: attached to tape tag
Inscription: "Chair 58.538 chair" on recto and "65.3087a slipcover" on verso (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: on lower right seat
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: on cushion, inside zipper
Inscription: "MORATTICO HALL CUSHION WING CHAIR 58.538" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: on cushion, inside zipper
Inscription: " 58.538 Morattico Hall Jun-Dec" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
32.5 (W) x 32 (D) x 44 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
82.55 (W) x 81.28 (D) x 111.76 (L)
Measurement Notes
OW at arms; OD from back of crest to front of feet. H (seat) 12.5 in. (31.8 cm); W (crest) 23 in. (58.3 cm); W (seat) 27 in. (68.6 cm); W (feet) 27 in. (68.6 cm); D (seat) 21 in. (53.2 cm).