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Cushion Cover

1926-1949 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cushion cover of embroidered linen with black and white silks in cross stitch. The cushion is ornamented with a square of star and floral motifs. The edges are stitched with thick red silk and the corners are finished off with tassels, mainly red, with other colours. Lined with dark red silk.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen with silks, lined with silk
Brief description
Cushion cover of embroidered linen with silks, Râmallah, Palestine, 1926-1949
Physical description
Cushion cover of embroidered linen with black and white silks in cross stitch. The cushion is ornamented with a square of star and floral motifs. The edges are stitched with thick red silk and the corners are finished off with tassels, mainly red, with other colours. Lined with dark red silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 19in
  • Width: 19in
Credit line
Given by J. H. H. Pollock, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.217-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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