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PILLOW SHAM

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A cream colored muslin pillow sham. The center area is designed of two tiers of applique in a scalloped shaped design which follows the design of the lace edging. The edging is in Flanders bobbin lace. The back of the pillow sham has a buttoned opening for the pillow.

Object name:
PILLOW SHAM
Made from:
Cotton muslin
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
ca. 1923
Size:
34.9 × 45.1 cm (13 3/4 × 17 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.504
Class:
Linen/Lace
Signature marks:
Cloth tape Nedenia Hutton On the back pillow opening. The tag inscription is in red machine embroidery.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973