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Cushion (Chair pad)
1929-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1952.0089.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0089.002
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
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably professionally embroidered in India between 1675-1750.
Date
1929-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.89.2" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (twill)
- Tambour work
Dimensions (inches)
20.75 (W) x 17.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.705 (W) x 45.085 (L)
Measurement Notes
W at rear: 16.25 inches. Measurements overall.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cole, Alan S. 1899 Ornament in European Silks.
• Similar fabric with central planter motif and border design published: p. 183, fig. 154Book: Victoria and Albert Museum. 1951 Indian Embroidery.
• Similar border designs: fig. 12.Book: Crill, Rosemary. 1999 Indian Embroidery.
• General reference on Indian embroidery for the western market: fig. 1-16.