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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
- Pine, white
Museum Object Number
1984.0657.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0657.002
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This upholstery was probably executed in North America between 1720 and 1760.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "26" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on webbing
Inscription: "#26" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "60.1176" (red paint)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Chair/ 60.1176 [over] "Slipseat/ 84.657.2" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "READBOURNE/ PARLOR/60.1176/ JUN-DEC [over] #4" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Silk
- Pine, white
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 18 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 45.72 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurement overall.