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On Display: House - Centreville Room
Slip seat
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1735-1755
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8801
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8801
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was possibly made in Philadelphia and upholstered at Winterthur.
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was manufactured by Brunschwig & Fils, Inc of New York in the late 20th century.
Date
1735-1755
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to webbing
Inscription: slip seat/2009.0500/ chair/1998.0023
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Embossed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 17.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 43.815 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 15.25.