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On Display: House - Philadelphia Bedroom
Slip seat
1760-1960
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5479
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5479
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip is possibly original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The reproduction fabric on this slip seat was made in either Europe or North America in the 20th century.
Date
1760-1960
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "Slip seat for 59.1330"
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5479 / slip seat / 1959.1330 / chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
22.75 (W) x 18 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
57.8 (W) x 46 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at front edge. Width at the rear edge is 18.5 inches.