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Slip seat
1760-1930
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.010
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.010
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was upholstered by Ernest LoNano in the early 20th century for chair 1959.3392.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to Italy, 1725-1775, this fabric was made between 1750-1800.
Date
1760-1930
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to scrim
Inscription: "59.3392/Port Royal/Parlor/#2", on reverse "Slip seat 84.653.10" (graphite0
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to scrim near front rail
Inscription: "Interior Decorator/ ERNEST LoNANO/127 east 59th St NY" (woven)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed on front rail
Inscription: "E C 49/RECEPTION ROOM/April-May-June" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed on front rail
Inscription: "EC 49/RECEPTION ROOM/ Oct - Nov - Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to rear rail
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.515 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at rear edge is 18 inches.