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Cushion (Mattress)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.4649
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4649
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 in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously cataloged as French, 1775-1800, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1800-1850.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "69.4649" verso: "from / (57.957) / Gold & White / 69.4649 / JAN- JUNe" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 123" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "GOLD & WHITE ROOM / Jan-Feb-Mar / Jul-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Woven (satin)
Dimensions (inches)
0.75 (H) x 69.5 (W) x 18.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.905 (H) x 176.53 (W) x 46.355 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.