Cushion Cover
1570-1630 (made)
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This cushion cover, tapestry-woven in silk, silver and silver-gilt thread and wool, depicts the scene of Rebecca disguising Jacob from the story of Jacob (Genesis Chapters 27-29). The scene is set within a diamond-shaped frame with lion masks at the angles, surrounded by a rich border with swags of fruit and flowers and with female herms at the sides. Before upholstered furniture came into use in the sevententh century, cushions were placed on chairs, stools and window-seats, to provide warmth and comfort.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry-woven in wool, silk and metal thread |
| Brief description | Cushion cover, 1570-1630, Flemish, tapestry woven with a scene of Rebecca disguising Jacob |
| Physical description | Cushion cover tapestry-woven in wool, silk and metal thread, from a set depicting the Story of Jacob. The scene is set within a diamond-shaped frame with lion masks at the angles, surrounded by a square border of fruit and flowers with female herms at the sides. |
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| Credit line | Purchased under the bequest of Captain H.B. Murray |
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| Summary | This cushion cover, tapestry-woven in silk, silver and silver-gilt thread and wool, depicts the scene of Rebecca disguising Jacob from the story of Jacob (Genesis Chapters 27-29). The scene is set within a diamond-shaped frame with lion masks at the angles, surrounded by a rich border with swags of fruit and flowers and with female herms at the sides. Before upholstered furniture came into use in the sevententh century, cushions were placed on chairs, stools and window-seats, to provide warmth and comfort. |
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| Accession number | T.181-1925 |
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| Record created | June 9, 2009 |
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