3/1991-2-1

Collection

Textiles

Brief description

Cushion cover in beige and white linen printed with a design of budgerigars in blue, black, grey, white and yellow, thought to date c.1930-1940. It is one of a pair.

Object name

cushion cover

Object number

3/1991-2-1

Production date

1930-1940 (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

linen

Technique

woven
printed

Physical description

Cushion cover woven in beige and white linen printed with a budgerigar design. In the centre of the cushion pairs and individual yellow and blue birds are shown on branches individually and in pairs. In each corner ther are alternate blue and yellow budgerigars perched in rings. The cushion is surrounded by a narrow blue and yellow border.

Dimensions

Length: 46cm
Width: 46cm

Website keywords

textiles
ornaments

Label

Label text, Geffrye Museum, date unknown:
Cushion Cover with Budgerigar Design, 1930-1940.