SHEET SET (BED COVERINGS)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
An off white linen sheet set consisting of a sheet and three pillow cases. The sheet has a monogram in gold satin stitch MP and a chain stitch for the D. (MPD) The cuff for the sheet is a 11 1/2 inch wide Milanese-type bobbin lace (Belgian) with a plaited square ground, and a scrolling floral design. The cuff runs around the corner to the sides. There are three matching American pillowcases without the monogram. There is a matching bobbin lace edging at the opening of the pillowcases.
- Object name:
- SHEET SET (BED COVERINGS)
- Made from:
- Linen -- cotton
- Made in:
- UNKNOWN
- Date made:
- ca. 1935
- Size:
- Sheet: 119 × 107 in. (302.3 × 271.8 cm) Pillow Case: 20 × 40 in. (50.8 × 101.6 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.667.1-4
- Class:
- Linen/lace
- Signature marks:
- monogram MPD Center top of sheet This is embroidered in gold satin stitch for the MP of the monogram and in chain stitch for the D.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973