Cushion
1850-1880 (made)
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woven wool cushion, dark blue background with a white diamond shape in the centre and an inscription in arabic, with a chevron border in dark blue and red at each end
Object details
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Materials and techniques | wool flatweave |
Brief description | Cushion, wool flatweave from the 'Damascus Room'; Syria, 1850-1880 |
Physical description | woven wool cushion, dark blue background with a white diamond shape in the centre and an inscription in arabic, with a chevron border in dark blue and red at each end |
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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. |
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Bibliographic reference | The Connoisseur |
Other number | 1973.180 - Horniman Museum number |
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Accession number | ME.30-2013 |
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Record created | December 6, 2013 |
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