//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0657.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0657.003
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.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This upholstery fabric was probably made in America between 1720 and 1760.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "#27" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "#27" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "27" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "[obscured] /PENN R" (blue crayon)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "slipseat / 84.657.3" verso: "Chair / 60.1173.1" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "READBOURNE / PARLOR / 60.1173.1 / JUN-DEC" verso: "#6" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: reverse, on frame
Inscription: "60.1173.1" (red paint and graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Oak
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 43.18 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall