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Pillow Cover

early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Including scallops length: 10.5in
  • Width: 14.75in
  • Insertion width: 1.375in
  • Insertion width: 3.6cm
  • Van dyke points length: 1in
  • Van dyke points length: 2.5cm
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
Collection
Accession number
T.341-1967

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Record createdFebruary 22, 1999
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