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Cushion (Backrest cushion)
1939-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1984.0677 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0677 A
Object Name
Cushion (Backrest cushion)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This cushion was probably made at Winterthur or New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Elbeuf; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Florence Montgomery attributes this type of fabric to Elbeuf France, 1700-25.
Date
1939-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "58.550 / FLOCK RM / JUL-DEC" verso: "Cushion / 84.677 a" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining.
Inscription: "SEASON 3 4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (brocaded)
Dimensions (inches)
16.25 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.275 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall