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Slip seat
Decorator's Walk
1982-1992
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Decorator's Walk (Fabric retailer)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Horsehair
- Leather
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8805
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8805
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Decorator's Walk (Fabric retailer)
Place of Origin
Winterthur; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This modern slip seat was made at Winterthur in the late 20th century.
Secondary Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The hair cloth used in the cushion was purchased from Decorator's Walk in New York. The red leather goatskin was purchased from Hewitt & Sons. These fabrics were probably made between 1980-1992.
Date
1982-1992
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2009.0504 / slip seat / 1982.0099.001 / chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Horsehair
- Leather
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
2.75 (H) x 15.5 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7 (H) x 39 (W) x 39 (L)
Measurement Notes
width at rear: 12.0 inches