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Cushion (Mattress)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.5372.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.5372.001
Object Name
Cushion (Mattress)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This cushion is part of a set of daybed cushions probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably embroidered in England or the United States between 1700 and 1800.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: top left back
Inscription: "58.2223 Cecil Bedroom Apr-Sept" (in graphite script)
Type: Label
Location: bottom center back
Inscription: "SEASON 4" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: top left back
Inscription: "69.5973.1 for daybed 58.2223" (in graphite script)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
2 (H) x 22.75 (W) x 61 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.08 (H) x 57.785 (W) x 154.94 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.