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On Display: House - Maple-Port Royal Hall
Slip seat
1745-1755
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United states; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Pine, yellow
Museum Object Number
1969.5497
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1969.5497
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United states; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was made in New England between 1745 and 1755
Secondary Place of Origin
White Plains; New York; Mid Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was possibly made by Brunschwig & Fils of New York c. 1981.
Date
1745-1755
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse slip seat, pinned on tag
Inscription: "59.836 / Maple Port /Royal Hall" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse slip seat, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5497 / SLIP SEAT / CHAIR / 1959.0836." (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Pine, yellow
Techniques
- Watered (Moire)
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
21.75 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.2 (W) x 43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width at rear: 16.25 inches