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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1690-1725
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.006
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.006
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The reproduction damask fabric on this slip seat was made in Europe or the United States, possibly between 1980 and 2000.
Date
1690-1725
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipseat / 84.653.6" (recto), "56.41.1 / Port Royal Parlor / #12" (verso), in graphite.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22.75 (W) x 17.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.785 (W) x 43.815 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are overall. Width at rear: 18.25 inches.