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Cushion (Mattress)
1930-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.4654
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4654
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 attributed to France between 1750-1775, this machine embroidered fabric was probably made in Europe between 1880 and 1940.
Date
1930-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: recto: "69.4654" verso: "from / (57.957) / 69.4654 / Gold & White JULY-DEC" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, fabric label
Inscription: "2L -18 / GOLD and WHITE / April - May - June / Oct- Nov - Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, on lining
Inscription: "SEASON #4" (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
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (satin)
Construction Description
Machine embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 18 (W) x 69.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.54 (H) x 45.72 (W) x 177.165 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall