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Pillow Sham

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-50397

Description

A rectangular piece of white sheeting candlewicked with white cotton yarn at the center with a spray of flowers and scrolling tendrils. The edges multiply by the border of candlewicked dots.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillow shams
candlewicking (embroidering)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
yarn
floral patterns
wreaths (costume accessories)
Cotton
Yarn
Embroidered
Candlewicked
Wreath
Floral
SHAM, PILLOW

Additional Identification Number

1983.164 B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25 x 80 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1983.164A

Related Items

Title Bedspread Accession Number 1983.164B

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