Cushion Cover
1570-1630 (made)
This cushion cover, tapestry-woven in silk, silver and silver-gilt thread and wool, depicts the scene of Jacob's dream 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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| Brief description | tapestry, 1570-1630, Flemish; Jacob's Dream |
| Summary | This cushion cover, tapestry-woven in silk, silver and silver-gilt thread and wool, depicts the scene of Jacob's dream 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.183-1925 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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