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PILLOW

Creator(s): Marjorie Merriweather Post (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

Pillow has stylized flowers and leaves in soft colors on a dark ground done in wool yarn. The central flower has eight petals in alternating reds. The other parts of the design look like flowers, an ice cream cone, a sun, small crosses and leaves. The back and sides of the pillow are in a rose red silk damask which is edged with two borders of dark fringe.

Object name:
PILLOW
Made from:
Needlework -- damask
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1886-1973
Size:
41.9 cm (16 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
43.50
Class:
NEEDLEWORK
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973