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Cushion (Pillow)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Metal
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1969.4619
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4619
Object Name
Cushion (Pillow)
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
The velvet fabric was probably made in Europe between 1700 and 1800. The striped imberline was probably made in Europe between 1725 and 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "(58.2223 (chair)/Cecil Bed/69.4619/Oct-Mar [over] 69.4619" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Edge, twill tape label
Inscription: " 3 F 6 / CECIL ROOM / Nov-Dec-Jan- / Feb-March" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
- Metal
- Wood
Techniques
- Woven (satin)
- Woven (velvet)
Dimensions (inches)
5.5 (H) x 21 (W) x 20.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.97 (H) x 53.34 (W) x 52.07 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall. Individual tassel L: 7.25 inches.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Montgomery, Florence. 1984 Textiles in America, 1650-1870.
• Similar striped silks called "low grade furnishing silks" pictured: pl. D-89 and D-90.Book: Gasc, Nadine. 1973 Des Dorelotiers aux Passementiers. 121.
• General information and visual resources pertaining to passementerie dating, construction, and use.Book: Boudet, Pierre & Gomond, Bernard. 1981 La passementerie. 160.
• General information and visual resources pertaining to passementerie dating, construction, and use.Article: Cornforth, John. 12/10/1970 The Art of the Trimmings Maker. 5.
• Overview of modern passementerie production.Book: Scalamandré. 1990 Scalamandré Guide to Passementerie. 21.
• Overview of passementerie use, style, and modern manufacture.