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COTTON PILLOWCASE WITH CREST

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Ivory rectangular cotton pillowcase with insert net/lace panels with a floral pattern. Border has a cotton appliqué border of wave patterns, trefoils, fleurs, repeating in a pattern. Near the center of the case is an embroidered crest with the motto, spiritus gladius in a banner. The back has closure with 6 mother of pearl buttons.

Object name:
COTTON PILLOWCASE WITH CREST
Made from:
cotton --mother of pearl
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
1925-1970
Size:
L. 34 in., W. 23 ½ in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.6.116
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Dina Merrill Hartley, 2012