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On Display: House - Centreville Room
Slip seat
1730-1745
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0662.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0662.003
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
Italy; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was possibly made in Italy between 1700 and 1750.
Date
1730-1745
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to reverse
Inscription: 60.1038/Readbourne Stair/Oct-Mar, reverse Slip Seat/84.662.3/#11 (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to rail
Inscription: Season 1 4 (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
24.5 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
62.23 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at widest point of seat. Width at the back edge is 17.50 inches.