Cushion (Chair pad)

Museum Object Number 1952.0089.002

Object Name

Cushion (Chair pad)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This cushion was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

India, Asia

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably professionally embroidered in India between 1675-1750.

Date

1929-1952

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; reverse, pinned on tag; "52.89.2" (ink)

Materials

Cotton; Silk; Linen

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (twill), Tambour work

Dimensions (inches)

17.75 (L) , 20.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

45.085 (L) , 52.705 (W)

Measurement Notes

W at rear: 16.25 inches. Measurements overall.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Cole, Alan S. 1899 Ornament in European Silks.
• Similar fabric with central planter motif and border design published: p. 183, fig. 154
[Book] Victoria and Albert Museum. 1951 Indian Embroidery.
• Similar border designs: fig. 12.
[Book] Crill, Rosemary. 1999 Indian Embroidery.
• General reference on Indian embroidery for the western market: fig. 1-16.