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Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1984.0675.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0675.002
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, on frame
Inscription: "VIII" (inscribed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, paper label nailed to frame
Inscription: "BLACKWELL/VESTIBULE/E-B" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "BLACKWELL/VEST/52.240.2/ALL YEAR" [over] "Slip Seat/84.65.2" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
22.25 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
56.515 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.