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Pillow Case

1600-1629 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pillow case of embroidered linen in silk and gold threads in stem and chain stitches and buttonhole. With a design in an scroll which repeats. On the scrolling stems, which have small pointed projections, are set with flowers, buds and leaves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen in silk and gold threads
Brief description
Pillow case of embroidered linen in silk and gold threads, Great Britain, 1600-1629
Physical description
Pillow case of embroidered linen in silk and gold threads in stem and chain stitches and buttonhole. With a design in an scroll which repeats. On the scrolling stems, which have small pointed projections, are set with flowers, buds and leaves.
Dimensions
  • Length: 22in
  • Width: 14in
Collection
Accession number
T.173-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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