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Cushion

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-49712

Description

Cushion with dark red Berlinwork ground. Central motif and border of flowers and leaves in shades of pale gray and green with touches of yellow. Brown silk-covered cord binding. Gray silk back. White and blue ticking stripe cotton twill lining. Feather stuffing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cushions
Berlin woolwork
cotton (textile)
feather (material)
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
Cushion
Cushion

Inscription

Monogram in silk shading from white to maroon at center of one face: G [or C] [with other initials in center like J or I]

Associated Building

Used At The Rocks,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 x 18 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Jr.

Accession Number

1980.53

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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