Pillow Sham

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Pillow Sham

Place

England (Object made in:)

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Made 1710–1730

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in herringbone, individual satin, satin, and stem stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots

Dimensions

25.8 × 36.2 cm (10 1/8 × 14 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell III

Reference Number

1985.84d

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