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Pillow Cover

A work made of cotton and linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in long, stem, satin, and petal (a derivative of chain stitch) stitches and french knots.

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  • A work made of cotton and linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in long, stem, satin, and petal (a derivative of chain stitch) stitches and french knots.

Date:

1928

Artist:

Made from a kit produced by Vogue Needlecraft Co., Inc. for Kresge’s
United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Vogue Needlecraft Co., Inc. (Producer)

Title

Pillow Cover

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1928

Medium

Cotton and linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in long, stem, satin, and petal (a derivative of chain stitch) stitches and French knots

Dimensions

53 × 42.5 cm (20 3/4 × 16 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Christopher Monkhouse

Reference Number

2008.633

Extended information about this artwork

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