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On Display: House - Readbourne Passage
Slip seat
1750-1770
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0666.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0666.002
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in France between 1750 and 1775.
Date
1750-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Slipseat / 84.666.2" (recto) "Chair / 56.31.2" (verso), in graphite
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above overall. Width at rear: 15.0 inches.