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On Display: House - Vauxhall Room
Slip seat
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1740-1750
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0671.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0671.003
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to chair 1957.2500 made between 1740 and 1750.
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils, Inc of New York in the late 20th century.
Date
1740-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: 57.2500/Vauxhall Rm/Apr Sept
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (Moire)
- Embossed
Dimensions (inches)
24.5 (W) x 18.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
62.23 (W) x 46.99 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is widest point of balloon seat. Width at back edge is 18 inches.