cushion cover

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Cushion cover. Hexagonal in shape. Consisting of multiple rows that is comprised of hexagonal pieces of cloth, which are sewn togther using cotton thread. The rows start within the perimeter of the cover, and progressively become smaller as they're worked towards the centre. There rows are coloured, and have been arranged to form a pattern as follows; red, pink, red, orange, green, yellow, red, pink, red, orange, green, yellow, red, pink, red, with the centre consisting of 7 white hexagonal pieces. The back of the cover consists of orange coloured fabric, with a row of three metal buttons along the centre.

Accession number: 1976.54 Last Update: 9 Jul 2019
Other Name

patchwork cushion cover

Cushion Cover

Accession Number

1976.54

Accession Date

25 Mar 1976

Other Id

47517 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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cushion cover, 1976.54, 47517, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 24 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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