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On Display: House - Bertrand Room
Slip seat
1735-1765
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1989.0523
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1989.0523
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to chair 1959.2838 made between 1735 -1765.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloguer the fabric was made in Europe 1735-65. This range could be extended to 1780.
Date
1735-1765
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing
Inscription: "89.523" , recto "89.523" verso (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: nailed to side rail
Inscription: "Bertrand Room" (typed) "59.2838" (marker)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Watered (moire)
Dimensions (inches)
1.25 (H) x 25 (W) x 22.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.18 (H) x 63.5 (W) x 57.15 (L)