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On Display: House - Port Royal Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1959
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0653.013
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0653.013
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 in the early 20th century for chair 1959.3421.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated ca. 1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1900 and 1950.
Date
1929-1959
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to scrim, at front rail
Inscription: "59.3421/Port Royal Parlor/#16", on reverse "Slip seat 84.653.13" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: sewn to scrim at rear rail
Inscription: "59.3421/ PORT ROYAL PARLOR/(EC)/ slip seat 220/Oct-Nov-Dec"
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to rail
Inscription: "Season #2 "(stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
23 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
58.42 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at rear edge is 17.5 inches.