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On Display: House - Empire Hall
Slip seat
1820-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8809
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8809
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is original to associated chair 1960.0290.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in Europe between 1800 and 1900.
Date
1820-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "60.290" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2009.0508 /slip seat / 1960.0290 / chair' (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
16.25 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.3 (W) x 45.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
width at rear: 13.5 inches