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Cushion
1940-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.8821
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8821
Object Name
Cushion
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This cushion was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was probably manufactured in Europe between 1725 and 1775.
Date
1940-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "MORATTICO HALL/SIDE CHAIR/74.120" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "cushion/on chair/58.964" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "cushion/2010.0503 [over] chair/1973.0382" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
5 (H) x 19 (W) x 18 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13 (H) x 48 (W) x 46 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length is seam to seam.; tassel length is 5"