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On Display: House - Morattico Hall
Cushion (Chair pad)
1940-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1984.0647.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0647.001
Object Name
Cushion (Chair pad)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This slip cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1700-1725, this fabric was possibly made as a Baroque Revival in the mid 19th century.
Date
1940-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on paper tag
Inscription: "Cushion / 84.647.1" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "SEASON" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tape label
Inscription: "1 R 14 MORATTICO HALL / Seat Pad / Jan-Feb-Mar / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Dimensions (inches)
17.5 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.45 (W) x 38.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
OW above. W at rear of cushion: 10.5".