Object Number 1966.0976

Object Name

Cushion (Pillow)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Winterthur (Maker)

Place of Origin

Winterthur, New Castle, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

This cushion was made at Winterthur (See Notes.)

Secondary Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

Per previous cataloger, this fabric was made in England between 1700-1800.

Date

1929-1966

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Reverse, twill tape label; "Pillow for chair 4M 13 / April-May-June / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
2. Label; Reverse, twill tape label; "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
3. Label; Reverse, pinned on tag; recto: "66.976 / Cecil Bed / OcT . Mar" verso: "Cushion / 69.4618 [crossed out] " (graphite)

Materials

Linen; Cotton; Wool

Techniques

Woven (twill), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

3.25 (H) , 12 (L) , 15 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.255 (H) , 30.48 (L) , 38.1 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements overall.

Object Description

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