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COTTON PILLOWCASE WITH CREST

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Ivory, cotton, rectangular pillowcases with cotton appliqué border with a repeating fleur de lis pattern. Near the middle of the pillow is an appliquéd and embroidered crest, embellished with light gray cotton floss. Below is the motto, spiritus gladius, in a banner. The back closure secures with seven mother of pearl buttons.

Object name:
COTTON PILLOWCASE WITH CREST
Made from:
cotton
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
1925-1970
Size:
L. 32 in., W. 21 ½ in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.6.106.1
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Dina Merrill Hartley, 2012