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On Display: House - Bertrand Room
Slip seat
1770-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Burlap
- Wool
- Hair
- Gum, red
- Linen
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1989.0522
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1989.0522
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat frame is probably original to its associated chair, 1959.2835, which was made in New York between 1770 and 1775. It was most recently upholstered at Winterthur or in New York City between 1947 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This slip seat was most recently upholstered between 1947 and 1969 using fabric probably embroidered in Europe or North America between 1830 and 1930.
Date
1770-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Paper label nailed to reverse of frame
Inscription: "3 W 28 / NEW YORK ROOM/ April-May, / Oct-Nov-Dec." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "89.522 / w/ 59.2835" [over] "89.522" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Handpainted on reverse frame
Inscription: "59.2835" (black paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Burlap
- Wool
- Hair
- Gum, red
- Linen
- Canvas
Techniques
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
20 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
50.8 (W) x 40.64 (L)