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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
1984.0647.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1984.0647.002
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
Inscription: "SEASON 234" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "Cushion 84.647.2" (recto); "58.540 / MORATTICO / HALL / JUL-DEC" (verso)
Type: Label
Location: reverse
Inscription: "1R11-MORATTICO HALL / Seat pad / Jan-Feb-Mar / JULY-AUG-SEPT" (typed in black ink, except for last line, written in black ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
Construction Description
Hand-woven
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".