19th-20th century
Crimson three-tone voided velvet pillow with design of fruit, flowers, and foliage. Border of metallic yarns in geometric pattern. Crimson damask on back. One of a pair with 1943.1604.B
59 x 53 x 18 cm (23 1/4 x 20 7/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Grenville L. Winthrop, New York, NY; his bequest to the Fogg Art Museum, 1943.
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