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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1930-1960
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.007
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0653.007
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was upholstered in the early 20th century for chair 1952.240.2. It was previously used on chair 1952.0240.003.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy c.1700-25, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725-1800.
Date
1930-1960
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing
Inscription: "52.240.3/Port Royal Parlor/#3" on reverse: "84.653.7" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 18.25 inches.