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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Velvet
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1984.0669.008
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0669.008
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was proabably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1880-1946, this fabric was probably made in Europe or North America between 1880 and 1940.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside, pinned on tag
Inscription: "(61.137/Chair)/ 84.669.8/VauxhaLL/Room/ OcT Mar [over] Slipseat/ 84.669.8/11" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on frame
Inscription: "61.137 a" (red paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Velvet
- Silk
- Linen
- Oak
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
24.25 (W) x 18.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
61.595 (W) x 47.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.