Baby pillow case of white lawn with hand embroidered feather design, c. 1920s

Name/Title

Baby pillow case of white lawn with hand embroidered feather design, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.164

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.164 Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C - 1920's Object: Pillow case. (Baby) Description: Pillow case of white colored lawn or voile, has scalloped edging which is trimmed in machine embroidery. Has a panel on reverse side which forms a pocket secured with three mother of pearl buttons. On front of pillow is a decoration consisting of hand embroidery in a feather-stitched design. History of Object: Baby pillow case that was used for Adeline Toye Cox's sons, Wm. F., Paul, and David. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox. Date: 7-12-1993