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Chair Seat Cover Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-32997

Description

Trapezoidal; printed central polychromatic floral medallion. Frame of rococo-like scrolling lines; flowers inside and around medallion in arborescent-like pattern. Royal blue ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
covers (overlying objects)
piecing
transfer printing
weaving
upholstery
wool (textile)
Rococo Revival
Cover, Furnishing
Cover, Chair Seat
Cover, Chair Seat

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chester H. Arnold and Miss Esther N. Upham

Accession Number

1929.1670

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