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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.001
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This modern slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1700 - 1725, this fabric was probably made in Europe or China between 1725-1775.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipseat / 84. 653.1" (recto) "56.579 / Port Royal Parlor / #5" (verso), in graphite
Type: Label
Location: reverse, tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 42.545 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are overall.