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Persian Saddlebag Pillow
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| Accession #: | 4309.1 |
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| Title: | Persian Saddlebag Pillow |
| Object Type: | Pillow |
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| Physical Description: | Late 19th century Persian tribal (Quashai) saddlebag, with knotted face and smoothly woven back. The knotted face has 6 central squares with the same geometric pattern depicted in varying colors; the border is floral with geometric separators. Predominant colors are red, blue, tan, and cream. Along one edge above the fringe is a brown and white striped wool loop system The back of the pillow is woven, in a faded red color. |
| Description: | Late 19th century interiors grew increasingly cosmopolitan, often combining both domestic and foreign objects, such as arts and crafts from un-industrialized countries. Oriental rugs became extremely popular, and small versions like saddlebags were re-configured into decorative pillows. The Campbell family may have brought this 19th century bag home from their 1904 trip to Egypt, then fashioned it into a decorative pillow. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Household Accessory (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x D 19 x 28 1/2 x 3 1/2"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
foam (Material)
cotton (textile) ( |
| Credit Line: | Estate of John Powell, 2013 |
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