19th-20th century
Rose silk damask cushion overlaid with metallic lace trim, ribbonwork "passementerie" and metallic fringe; different silk damask back (deep rose)
64.8 × 39.4 × 12.1 cm (25 1/2 × 15 1/2 × 4 3/4 in.)
Nettie G. Naumberg, New York, bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Red silk and metallic (silver, gilt) yarns filé, sequins and seed pearls
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16th centuryEuropeanWool pile on wool warps and wefts
19th centuryTurkishFolded, stitched strips of purple, red, azure, white, taupe, pink, and golden brown silk
19th centuryKoreanGolden beige satin ground with embroidered decoration
18th centuryChineseWool
19th centuryPersianStitched fabric; cut pieces of indigo-dyed, tabby-weave linen, sewn together to form a square fabric; with two tie cords
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19th centuryChinese