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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.008
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.008
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 1957.0514.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated ca. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900 and 1950.
Date
1929-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to scrim at center
Inscription: 57.514/Port Royal/Parlor/#6, on reverse Slip seat 84.653.8 (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to scrim at back rail
Inscription: 57.514/ PORT ROYAL PARLOR/ (EC)/ slip seat #19/ Oct-Nov-Dec (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to front rail
Inscription: Season #2 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 41.91 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 17.5 inches.