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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0658.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0658.003
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 between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1720-60, this needlework was probably executed in North America between 1725 and 1750.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "#21" (black marker)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on webbing
Inscription: "#20["1" written over "0"]" (black marker)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, twill tape
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "60.1177" (red paint)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Ef20/Slipseat/ 84.658.3 [over]"Ef20/Chair/60.1177" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "READBOURNE/PARLOR/ 60.1177/JUN-DEC [over] "#5" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Oak
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 38.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.