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On Display: House - Massachusetts Hall
Slip seat
1929-1951
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8811
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.8811
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This seat frame was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in Europe in the 20th century.
Date
1929-1951
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on rear rail
Inscription: "51.64.8" (marker)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "2009.0510 /slip seat / 1952.0242/ chair" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 17.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54 (W) x 43.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 17 inches.