Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica) seat in the form of three stacked and tassled pillows: gentle convex curves of pillows meet in rope-like edging; tassels hang from small wire loops in corners; fourth pillow, now separate; pattern: black, mustard, gold octagonal floral motif alternated with green and white cross-leaf motif; blue and white concentric circles in center of leaf design; maker's mark appears on interior: "Fabbrica Ginori"; mark appears inside top of fourth pillow; "Fabbrica Ginori Firenze".
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ginori
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1933
Date made: r. 1868 - 1933
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
15-1/2 in
Width
23-1/4 in
Depth
20-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (39.4 x 59.1 x 52.1 cm)
Material
Tin-enamelled earthenware
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Bottom pillow broken forming about an eight inch hole; nine tassels (all but three) tassels missing; cement-like substance on bottom pillow; fourth pillow, loose pieces and tassels survive.
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
Fourth pillow, now separate, on third floor (?)
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom