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Cushion

1850-1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

woven wool cushion, red background with a white diamond shape in the centre and a chevron border in dark blue and white at each end


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
wool flatweave
Brief description
Cushion, wool flatweave from the 'Damascus Room'; Syria, 1850-1880
Physical description
woven wool cushion, red background with a white diamond shape in the centre and a chevron border in dark blue and white at each end
Dimensions
  • Height: 32cm
  • Width: 74cm
Object history
This textile was originally part of the furnishings in the 'Damascus Room', a decorative interior from a house in Damsacus acquired by the V&A in 1880.
Association
Associated object
Bibliographic reference
The Connoisseur
Other number
1973.182 - Horniman Museum number
Collection
Accession number
ME.35-2013

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Record createdDecember 6, 2013
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