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Cushion (Mattress)
1947-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.4641
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4641
Object Name
Cushion (Mattress)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This mattress was probably made at Winterthur or New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Bannister Hall; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was once thought to be a possible Bannister Hall pattern printed in c. 1830, but is now believed to be a 20th century revival.
Date
1947-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "TAPPAHANNOCK HALL / DAY BED PAD T1207" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "69.4641" verso: '(66.777 Day Bed) / 69.4641 / Tappahannock / Hall / April - Sept" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: written on lining
Inscription: "TAPPAHANNOCK HALL / JULY-AUG-SEPT / JAN-FEB-MAR" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Printed
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
2 (H) x 21.25 (W) x 59 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.08 (H) x 53.975 (W) x 149.86 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical design repeat: 33.5 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 80.