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Cushion (Chair pad)
1952-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.4528
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4528
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
This fabric was woven in Europe, possibly France, between 1775-1825. 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).
Date
1952-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "59.2385 / WYNKOOP RM. / JAN-JUN" verso: "69.4528" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
Dimensions (inches)
22 (W) x 16.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
55.88 (W) x 41.91 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall