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On Display: House - Hardenbergh Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5461
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5461
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This textile was probably printed in England, c. 1740-1780.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned to webbing
Inscription: "HARDENBERGH PARLOR / 52.140 / APR - SEPT" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on rail
Inscription: 52.140 Seas. 1, 3" (in ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "SLIPSEAT / 1969.5461 / CHAIR / 1952.0140." (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Resist style
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.975 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at rear: 16.25 inches.