Object Number 1969.5372.002

Object Name

Cushion (Backrest cushion)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Winterthur (Maker)

Place of Origin

Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This cushion is part of a set of daybed cushions probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.

Secondary Place of Origin

Europe or North America

Secondary Origin Notes

This fabric was probably embroidered in England or the United States between 1700 and 1800.

Date

1929-1969

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; top center back; "58.2223 Cecil Bedroom Apr-Sept" (in graphite script)
2. Label; top center back; "SEASON 4" (stamped in red ink)
3. Label; lower center; "69.5973.2 for daybed 58.2223" (in graphite script)

Materials

Linen; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

20.75 (L) , 13 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

52.705 (L) , 33.02 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall

Object Description

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