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On Display: House - Latimeria Room
Slip seat
1760-1770
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5462
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5462
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was made in Europe between 1750-1775.
Date
1760-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "SLIPSEAT / 1969.5462 / CHAIR / 1956.0018.005" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
21.5 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54.61 (W) x 42.545 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at the rear edge, in inches: 16.5.