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Cushion (Chair pad)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.5632
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5632
Object Name
Cushion (Chair pad)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
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
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1725, this fabric was possibly made as a Baroque Revival, probably between 1840 and 1900.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "1 R 7 - MORATTICO HALL/Seat pad/Jan-Feb-Mar/July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto and verso: "58.539." (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.5632/ cushion" [over] "1958.0539 / chair" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
17.25 (W) x 14.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.8 (W) x 37.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall