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Slip seat
1740-1760
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Norwich; Connecticut; New England; United states; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.5510
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5510
Object Name
Slip seat
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Norwich; Connecticut; New England; United states; North America
Origin Notes
This slip seat is possibly original to its associated chair.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloguer the fabric used on this chair was made in Europe 1725-1800.
Date
1740-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing, white tag;
Inscription: 7th Fl Hall/54.544/Apr-Sept (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Nailed to front rail, (twill tape)
Inscription: Season 2 4 (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned to webbing (white tag)
Inscription: "slip seat / 1969.5510/ chair 1954.0544".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
18 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46 (W) x 38 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width is at the front edge. Width at the rear edge is 16.5 inches.