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On Display: House - Federal Parlor
Slip seat
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.8816
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8816
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in Europe between 1700 and 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to rear rail
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Inscription
Location: Written on front rail
Inscription: "#1 Simsbury #1"
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing
Inscription: "2009.0515 /slip seat/ Chair/1959.0104.002".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
21.25 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
54 (W) x 43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 17 inches.