Shell pattern chair cushion, c. 1765-1802
- Shell pattern chair cushion, c. 1765-1802
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Title
Shell pattern chair cushion, c. 1765-1802
Subject
Daily life at Mount Vernon
Description
Martha Washington was an avid seamstress. While much of her time was spent directing the work of servants and slaves, she produced many pieces of needlework. This shell pattern was cross-stitched by Martha herself over a period of decades. The canvases were ultimately made into cushions, probably for Windsor chairs. Six of these cushions survive at Mount Vernon today (image courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association).
Creator
Martha Washington
Rights
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Language
eng
Identifier
W-2173
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Rights Holder
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
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Original Format
furniture
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Collection
How to Cite this Item
Martha Washington, "Shell pattern chair cushion, c. 1765-1802," in Martha Washington, Item #60, https://marthawashington.us/items/show/60 (accessed April 6, 2021).