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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Cotton
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0657.004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0657.004
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 betwen 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as having been made in England or North America between 1720 and 1760, this uphostery was probably executed in North America between 1740 and 1790.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "60.801" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on webbing
Inscription: "#20" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "READBORNE PARLOR" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipseat/84.657.4 [over] Chair/ 60.801" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinend on tag
Inscription: "READBOURNE/ PARLOR/ 60.801/ JUN-DEC [over] "#8" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Cotton
- Oak
Techniques
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 39.37 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.