Pillow Cover
early 17th century (made)
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Oblong pillow cover made from a piece of fine linen folded in half, and edged with bands of geometric needle lace. The bands are joined to make the linen into a pillow case, open at one edge. That edge is decorated with needle lace scallops at intervals, made with patterns and fillings to match the bands.
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Materials and techniques | Woven linen, needle lace |
Brief description | Linen pillow cover with needle lace insertions, Italy, early 17th century |
Physical description | Oblong pillow cover made from a piece of fine linen folded in half, and edged with bands of geometric needle lace. The bands are joined to make the linen into a pillow case, open at one edge. That edge is decorated with needle lace scallops at intervals, made with patterns and fillings to match the bands. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr C. D. Pott |
Object history | Formerly in the collection of Ed. Goldschmidt, inherited by his godson, who was the donor's father |
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Accession number | T.341-1967 |
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Record created | February 22, 1999 |
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