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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0658.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0658.001
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
The slip seat was most recently upholstered using wool on canvas needlework that was probably executed in North America between 1725 and 1750.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "#11" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "#17" (blue crayon)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "60.1175.1" (red paint)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on webbing
Inscription: "#9" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "PE" [crossed out and partially obscured] / "PENN" (blue crayon)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "Chair / 60.1175.1" verso: "Slipseat / 84.658.1" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "READBOURNE / PARLOR / 60.1175.1 / JUN-DEC" verso: "#2" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Oak
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
24 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
60.96 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.