Rose Cumming Medallion Stripe Down Feather Bolster Pillow

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A sweet vintage textile rescue, upcycled into a comfy bolster, created by the legendary Rose Cumming who arrived in New … Read more A sweet vintage textile rescue, upcycled into a comfy bolster, created by the legendary Rose Cumming who arrived in New York in 1917 from an Australian sheep station. set up shop and soon after began producing her iconic fabrics. She quickly became the toast of the town, recognized for her unique talent and unparalleled sense of color and bold pattern as well as her personal flamboyance and eccentricity. She was one of the "Great Lady Decorators" who helped invent the field of professional decorating and interior design in the early twentieth century. A-list decorators, celebrities and royalty were dedicated fans.

True to her name, she designed a great many rose florals that survive today, although many such as Rose Medallion can only be rescued from collector’s carefully preserved archives. This particular rescue probably dates to the early eighties. Petite white circle medallions of rosebud bouquets in soft pinks follow a printed ribbon stripe in pink against a soft taupe-grey background on polished glazed cotton chintz. Matching pink poms trim the edge, keeping the bolster soft and fun. The color combination of pink and grey is sophisticated and feminine. Perfect on a bed or anywhere soft down feather is needed for the small of the back or neck. Fits perfectly on a twin or place a pair side-by-side on a larger bed or sofa.

100% upcycled, pristine remnant fabrics sourced from a collector
Fabric: polished cotton

Trim: pom
Approximate Dimensions: 20" x 8" round diameter, standard bolster size
Closure: Invisible zipper
Down feather insert
Indoor use only
Handmade locally in the USA
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