Cushion

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cushion

Entry/Object ID

MP.2014.10

Description

Rectangular upholstered cushion; bright yellow damask, "bizarre" pattern of stylized pomegranates, foliage and berries; gusseted; likely horsehair stuffing.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1840 - 1845

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

14 in

Width

20-3/4 in

Depth

3 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 14 x 20 3/4 x 3 in. (35.6 x 52.7 x 7.6 cm)

Material

Wool, (possibly) horsehair

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Somewhat crushed overall having been stuffed inside later covers; some moth holes to back and top; slightly discolored around gusset and extended into top and bottom.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Louise Davezac Livingston

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2014.9 - Cushion - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Accessioned 2014, acquired earlier. During a survey of collection items stored on the third floor in 2014, these cushions were found covered with a later fabric; the later covers were removed. These cushions match the yellow draperies with passmenterie trim also found during this survey, and appear to date to the 1840s period of Louise Livingston's ownership. The cushions may have been from a round center sofa in the parlor, as shown in James Abbott's rendering of the parlor [Jessa J. Krick, 10/15/2014]

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, North-Northwest Bedroom

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial