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Cushion

1957 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cushion made from green fabric embroidered with a geometrical design in shades of blue, green and amber wools in a variety of stitches including rosette, chain, cable stitch, Cretan stitch and double knot stitch. The edge has a twisted cord.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered in coloured wools
Brief description
Cushion embroidered in coloured wools, designed and embroidered by Mairi McIver at the Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, 1957
Physical description
Cushion made from green fabric embroidered with a geometrical design in shades of blue, green and amber wools in a variety of stitches including rosette, chain, cable stitch, Cretan stitch and double knot stitch. The edge has a twisted cord.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 14in
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Production
NDS collection 4885
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.359-1962

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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