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Cushion (Chair pad)
1952-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4527
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4527
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
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Twilled silks such as this were produced in enormous quantities during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in France (Linda Eaton, 6/28/06). It was probably made between 1775 and 1825.
Date
1952-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, twill tape
Inscription: "2AA Wynkoop Room/Cushion/(1) Jan., Feb., Mar./(3) July, Aug., Sept." (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on label
Inscription: "(chair 58.1576/69.4527/Wynkoop Rm./Jan-Jun" (graphite); [over] "69.4257" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
17.5 (W) x 13.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.45 (W) x 34.925 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall