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Slip seat
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.
1760-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5480
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5480
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The chair associated with this slip seat was made in either England or New York City. The chair's wide proportions, thick cabriole legs, squared claws on ball feet, gadrooned front skirt molding and square rear legs are all features associated with New York City craftmanship.
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric on the slip seat was made by Brunschwig & Fils and purchased in 1981.
Date
1760-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5480 / slip seat / 1952.0244.002 / chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Wood
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54 (W) x 42 (L)
Measurement Notes
width at rear: 18.25 inches