Cushion

17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Small rectangular cushion of deep rose satin embroidered in flat gold, gold thread and sequins. Tassels of metallic thread at the corners. Conventionalized floral motifs at corners.

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Title: Cushion
Date Created: 17th century
Location Created: France or Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, metal Technique: embroidered
Credit line: Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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France Gold Metal Silk Textile